Three of Cups 1751

This 1751 hand-colored engraving from a deck of playing cards by Claude Burdel depicts the "Three of Cups." The three golden cups are rendered against a white background, framed by stylized floral designs in red, yellow, and blue. Such decks were common during the 18th century and often used in French games such as Piquet. This particular card can be seen in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.