1470
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Playing Cards is a 1470 ink by Italian 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a woodcut print of six playing cards. The cards are arranged in two rows of three, with each card featuring a unique design. The top row has two cards with crossed wands and one with a crown, while the bottom row has three cards with intricate circular patterns. The print is on a beige background, which appears to be aged paper. The overall design is simple yet detailed, showcasing the craftsmanship of the woodcut technique. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic style of this period, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.
This anonymous Italian engraver from the 1490s carved images that could be peeled apart like paper dolls—each knot in the "First Knot" print was cut from a single sheet so you could lift the loops right off the page.
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