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Playing Card

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person in a stylized, possibly medieval illustration style. The person is standing upright, facing slightly to the side, with their left arm extended forward. The facial features are simplistic with a slightly open mouth, and they have shoulder-length wavy or curly hair. The person wears a loose-fitting garment with vertical stripes flowing into a gathered, flared lower section resembling a tunic or robe. They hold an object resembling a large, ornate staff or candle, decorated with a pattern at the top. The background is plain, and the illustration is on a textured, aged parchment-like surface.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 15th century
Medium
hand-colored woodcut
Dimensions
4896 × 6004 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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