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Game of Checkers Artist
Nicolas Arnoult
Nicolas Arnoult
Institut National de Recherche Pedagogique, Paris, France

Checkers Game, by
checkers artist Nicolas Arnoult.
Dutch colored lithograph from medieval period.
- The theme depicts a couple enjoying
a friendly, relaxing game of checkers while
being entertained by musicians.
- The atmosphere has a courtly air as
represented by the setting, the rich costumes
and vibrant colors.

A Checkers Game by
artist Nicolas Arnoult.
Le Jeu de Dames
ca. 1690
- This medium colored French lithograph
from near the end of 17th century displays
a leisurely game of checkers enjoyed by
the aristocracy.
- “Il faut
dans ce beau jeu, beaucoup de patience,
profiter de l'occasion, s'estimer sans
presomption et faire tout avec prudence.” The
great game of checkers requires a lot
of patience, allows the players to take
occasional advantage of situations on
the checkerboard, but also dictates that
when the player makes judgments, it should
be without a presumptive air and all
decisions should be made with prudence
or caution.
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