A Game of Chance 1541
cornelisanthonisz
comic strip sketch
aged paper
mechanical pen drawing
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personal sketchbook
illustrative and welcoming imagery
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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"A Game of Chance" is a 1541 woodcut by Cornelis Anthonisz, a Dutch artist who was active during the 16th century. The scene depicts a group of people gathered around a table playing a game of chance. The image is full of details, like the dog sitting beneath the table, and intricate architectural features, making it a fascinating example of a 16th-century Dutch woodcut. This artwork currently resides in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and is a valuable piece of Dutch Renaissance art.
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A reputed spendthrift called Sorgheloos (Careless) is the protagonist in a series of six woodcuts. This is the fourth print, in which Sorgheloos, after having eaten, drunk and danced, begins to gamble with a pedlar. While his arm is still draped over the shoulder of Weelde (Luxury), a shabbily dressed couple – Armoede (Misery) and Pover (Poverty) – make their entrance. Sorgheloos’ fortune will soon take a different turn…
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