Tekstblad behorende bij: Apollo's kermis-gift, deel 1, 1743 1743

This printed text sheet was made in 1743, and belongs to Apollo's Kermis-Gift, deel 1, by Jan van den Bergh. The arrangement of the printed text creates a visual structure that guides the reader through its content. Notice how the text is justified. This lends a formal, almost architectural quality to the page. The vertical lines formed by the left and right margins create a sense of order and containment, framing the poetic content within. The poem itself is carefully structured. The initial large, ornate letter sets the tone, acting as a visual entry point. The choice of typeface and size contributes to the text's hierarchy, emphasizing key phrases and guiding the reader's eye. The poem celebrates youth and joy, invoking classical figures like Apollo and Bacchus. The formal structure of the text, however, creates an interesting tension with its festive theme. It’s as if the exuberance of youth is deliberately contained within a rigid framework. This interplay encourages us to consider how structure shapes our reception of content, subtly framing even the most joyful expressions within specific cultural and artistic conventions.