Posada Playing Cards 54 Incredible Illustrations by Jose Posada Poker Sized Deck Two unique Jokers Vintage Illustrations on Every Card José Guadalupe Posada (1852 - 1913) was a Mexican political printmaker and engraver whose work has influenced many Latin American artists and cartoonists because of its satirical acuteness and social engagement. He used skulls, calaveras, and bones to make political and cultural critiques.