1500
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Warning Against Playing Dice is a 1500 ink by French 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut fragment shows a chaotic scene with multiple figures. In the foreground, a man on horseback is being attacked by another man with a sword. The background features a castle and a town with buildings and a windmill. The scene is depicted in a detailed and intricate style, with fine lines and textures. The use of shading and contrast adds depth and dimension to the image. The woodcut technique used to create this image is notable for its level of detail and precision. For more information on this technique, look up "woodcut".
This artist hid their best work inside old travel trunks. They glued vivid woodcuts into the lids of wooden boxes meant to be carried on horseback, like secret postcards from God. If you’ve ever pried open a cracked lid…
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