Aardige Piet ('pretty little Peter'), four of hearts
Engraved card, 17th century
Bibliothèque nationale de France

The Aardige Piet playing card refers to a specific card in a historical Dutch deck, not a unique type of card. More precisely, it describes the Four of Hearts from a traditional Dutch playing card set. The name translates to 'Nice Peter', 'Pleasant Peter', or 'Pretty Little Peter') in English. This nickname was commonly attributed to the Four of Hearts card throughout Dutch history, likely due to the friendly and welcoming expression depicted on the character's face in traditional designs. The use of the character has become increasingly controversial in recent years due to its historical connection to the negative stereotypes associated with Zwarte Piet (Black Pete), a traditional figure in Dutch Sinterklaas celebrations considered racist by many.