De misleyden: de ambassadeur der Labberlotten vertoont zich voor het venster van de herberg 't Bokki in de Haarlemmerhout 1750 - 1820

This print, "De misleyden: de ambassadeur der Labberlotten vertoont zich voor het venster van de herberg 't Bokki in de Haarlemmerhout" was made by Abraham Delfos. The monochrome scene is structured around a theatrical display. The detailed lines meticulously define the architecture and figures, drawing our eyes to the multitude of spectators, as well as the central spectacle. The building cuts sharply into the sky, its grid-like windows framing onlookers who lean out to observe. The artist uses linear perspective to create depth, positioning figures at varying distances to draw the viewer's eye. The characters form a tableau of reactions, with the composition emphasizing a playful disruption of social norms. The use of line and form invites us to consider how Delfos uses visual cues to invite conversation and interpretation about status, spectacle, and the construction of meaning in public life.