Playing Card

anonymous

print

natural stone pattern

naturalistic pattern

toned paper

print

hand-embroidered

organic pattern

intricate pattern

pen work

watercolour bleed

layered pattern

watercolor

This anonymous woodcut of a playing card, likely from the 15th century, depicts the suits of hearts, bells, and acorns, popular in Italian card decks of the time. The artist's simple yet detailed drawing of the suits within grids on the card captures the essence of medieval playing cards. Despite its fragmented state, the artwork offers a glimpse into the history of card games and their artistic representation.