Playing Cards

About this work

This image shows a grid of repeating patterns on aged paper. The top row has arches filled with crosses, flowers, and scrolls. The middle row has circles with dots or lines inside. The bottom row has crossed sticks with small shapes at the ends. The design looks like playing cards—some squares resemble spades, clubs, hearts, and diamonds. The lines are sharp and dark, carved into the paper. Look up woodcut to see how this technique works.