The Moon, tarot card, c.1490
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Antonio Cicognara's The Moon, tarot card, c.1490 into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The Moon tarot card painted by Antonio Cicognara around 1490 is a mesmerizing example of early Renaissance mysticism and allegorical art. Bathed in an eerie silver glow, the card depicts the enigmatic celestial body suspended between two medieval towers, while a crayfish emerges from a pond below – all rendered in Cicognara’s characteristic crisp linework and luminous tempera colors. As part of the influential Visconti-Sforza tarot deck, this work represents a rare surviving example of 15th-century Northern Italian courtly art, where astrological symbolism and aristocratic entertainment intertwined. The Moon’s haunting composition, with its dreamlike landscape and precise gold leaf detailing, bridges medieval manuscript illumination with emerging Renaissance naturalism, making it particularly significant in tracing the evolution of tarot imagery from playing cards to esoteric artifacts. Cicognara’s masterpiece continues to inspire interpretations as both a fortune-telling device and an artistic artifact of Milanese court culture.
For interior spaces, this artwork’s 17.5 × 9 cm dimensions lend themselves beautifully to intimate study corners or meditation areas, where its esoteric symbolism can be contemplated at close range. Consider framing it with a slender gold leaf border to echo the original illumination techniques, placing it against deep midnight blue or charcoal gray walls for maximum atmospheric effect. In a modern office, pair with minimalist steel furniture to create an intriguing contrast between contemporary design and Renaissance mysticism. For home libraries, group with celestial globes or moon-phase decor to create thematic cohesion. The card’s silvery palette effortlessly harmonizes with both warm brass accents and cool marble surfaces, while its vertical composition makes it ideal for narrow wall spaces beside doorways or between bookshelves. When displayed under focused lighting, the intricate details shine particularly well – perfect for creating a focal point in rooms with subdued, moody lighting schemes.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
