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Playing Cards

c. 1470

Italian 15th Century

Associated Names

Italian 15th Century

Artist

This is a drawing of a grid composed of various ornate symbols and designs. The drawing features a series of rectangular sections, each containing different linear designs. The prominent design in the top section includes crossed staffs or rods with decorative caps on each end. Adjacent to it is an image of a hand holding a bundle of rods adorned with symbols. The lower portion of the composition showcases circular patterns interwoven with geometric details. The entire composition is rendered on aged, lightly stained paper.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

sheet: 39 × 32.5 cm (15 3/8 × 12 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1944.8.23
Series Title

Playing Cards [1944.8.19-24]

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65018931

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