Although tarot cards have been used for centuries, it’s nearly impossible to determine exactly how they came into existence. However, we do know for sure they were first used in Italy in the early 1400s; it’s been said that the cards had been beautifully painted by 15th century Italian painter Antonio Cicognara of the famous Colleoni family from Bergamo. From that moment on, tarot cards were developed. At the end of 1400s, the Marseille Tarot became popular and is still used to this day.