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CESSOLIS: CHESS, 1493-1494. Woodcut frontispiece to Jacobus de Cessolis Libro
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CESSOLIS: CHESS, 1493-1494. Woodcut frontispiece to Jacobus de Cessolis Libro
CESSOLIS: CHESS, 1493-1494.
Woodcut frontispiece to Jacobus de Cessolis Libro di Giuoco di Scacchi, Florence, Italy, 1493-94
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1493 1494 Boardgame Chess Chessboard Competition Courtier Crown Frontispiece Indoor Italy Jacobus Player Playing Scepter Table Upper Class Cessolis
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This woodcut frontispiece, titled "Cessolis: Chess, 1493-1494" is a remarkable piece of art that transports us back to the Renaissance period in Florence, Italy. Created as part of Jacobus de Cessolis' Libro di Giuoco di Scacchi (Book of Chess), this print beautifully captures the essence and significance of chess during that time. The image showcases an intricately designed chessboard placed on a regal table, surrounded by men engrossed in intense gameplay. The players are dressed in medieval attire, representing the upper class and courtiers who indulged in this intellectual pastime. A king sits at one end with his scepter and crown, symbolizing power and authority. This woodcut not only highlights the game itself but also provides insights into daily life during the Renaissance era. It offers a glimpse into how chess was enjoyed indoors among nobility as a form of entertainment and competition. The attention to detail in this artwork is truly commendable; every element has been meticulously crafted to bring out its historical authenticity. From the expressions on each player's face to their body language, it conveys their concentration and determination while engaging in this strategic battle. Overall, "Cessolis: Chess" serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a valuable historical artifact that reminds us of the enduring allure of chess throughout centuries.
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