Jongen met draailier in een venster c. 1741 - 1780

This engraving, 'Jongen met draailier in een venster', was made by L. Angélique Martinet. Consider the structural elements within the image. Note the boy positioned in the window frame, a visual device that divides the composition into distinct planes, inside and out. Martinet manipulates the contrast between the rough stonework of the window and the soft features of the boy to draw attention to the central figure. The boy, adorned in a feathered cap, holds a hurdy-gurdy, its intricate details meticulously rendered. The play of light across the instrument draws the eye, accentuating the texture and form. This is a world mediated through architecture, offering a way to reflect on how we frame our understanding of self and society. The structure emphasizes the boundaries, inviting viewers to consider what lies within and beyond.