Playing Card
1550
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
German 16th Century
A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Playing Card is a 1550 ink by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a fragment of a sheet of paper with a repeating pattern of playing cards. The cards are arranged in rows and columns, with each card featuring a unique design. Some cards have flowers or leaves, while others have geometric shapes or abstract patterns. The cards are drawn in a simple, yet elegant style, with bold lines and minimal shading. The paper itself appears to be aged and worn, with tears and creases visible along the edges. The overall effect is one of delicate beauty, as if the cards are floating on the surface of the paper. To learn more about the art of the Renaissance, explore the works of German 16th Century.
A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.
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