Dobbelspel 1520 - 1530

“Dobbelspel” is a 16th-century German woodcut by the Monogrammist PVL, a little-known artist. The print depicts a group of four men engaged in a game of dice, a popular pastime during the Renaissance. The scene is set in a room, suggesting a tavern or private residence. The artist’s masterful use of line creates a sense of detail and realism in the figures’ clothing, expressions, and surroundings, emphasizing the social and cultural context of the game. The inscription "PVL" in the bottom corner suggests the artist's initials, but much remains unknown about this artist and their work.