A Warning Against Playing Dice

French 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a medieval scene with an aerial perspective looking down on a castle landscape. The horizon is in the middle with fortified walls, towers, and structures across rolling hills. Buildings, walls, a windmill, and more structures are depicted in the distance. The hills slope upwards towards more architectural elements on elevated terrain. The style resembles engravings or woodcuts with bold, thick lines and a monochrome color palette of black and white. Two riders on horses appear engaged in an activity, with detailed costumes and armor. Curved lines add texture to the horses and figures, while wavy lines suggest foliage.