Tarot History 101:
An Interactive Quiz
By James W. Revak

The Moon from the "Gringonneur" or "Charles VI" deckIncorrect.  The 14th century is too early.  If, by chance, you are thinking of the “Gringonneur” or “Charles VI” deck (see illustration), which was once believed to be painted in the 14th century, modern Tarot historians have reliably established that it was painted later.

Illustration: The Moon from the “Gringonneur” or “Charles VI” deck from The Art of Tarot by Christina Olsen (copyright © 1995 Olsen and Abbeville Press).  Click the image for a larger one.

Let me try to answer this again. I want the correct answer now!


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