Playing Cards

c. 1470

Italian 15th Century

Associated Names
Italian 15th Century

Artist

The image shows a grid with rectangular and circular shapes. The rectangular sections display repetitive patterns resembling ornate candlesticks or chess pieces, while the circular sections contain motifs similar to rosettes or floral emblems. The arrangement of the forms creates a sense of rhythm and pattern, reminiscent of decorative tiles or playing cards.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (irreg.): 32.2 × 28.6 cm (12 11/16 × 11 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1944.8.22

  • Series Title

    Playing Cards [1944.8.19-24]

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65018930

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