Besancon tarot Jerger

This complete Besançon Divination Tarot deck, manufactured by Jacob Jerger in Besançon, France, around 1810. The deck’s divergence from the traditional Marseille tarot, with in particular the replacement of the Pope and Papess major arcana cards with Jupiter and Junon likely reflects a conscious effort to avoid antagonizing local religious sensitivities.

The deck is complete and in fine condition. The manufacturer name Jacob Jerger is written on the 2 of cups and the major arcana card “Le Fou”. The other features of the Besançon decks compared with the Marseille Tarot are that Cupid is aiming at the eyes of the lovers, that the face of the Moon appears head, and that the world is not depicted dancing, but standing in contrapost.

Deck Details

Deck Type

Divination Tarot

Country

France

Manufacturing Year

1810

Deck Style

Suitmark Suitmarks artistic style

Italian Tarot

Cards Pattern Patterns group decks by suitmarks and artistic style used to draw cards

Tarot de Besançon

Card back style

pattern

Border Type

Card back colors

Physical Characteristics

Available cards / total

78/78 Cards

Replaced Cards

0 Cards

Condition

mint

Width

65 mm

Height

122 mm

Depth

25 mm

Original Box

Yes

Printing Method

woodcut

Card Stock

paper