Franse hoveling volgt het Edict van 1633 1633

This etching by Abraham Bosse from 1633, "Franse hoveling volgt het Edict van 1633" (French Courtier Follows the Edict of 1633), depicts a man in elaborate 17th-century attire, adjusting his clothing in front of a mirror. The Edict of 1633, a sumptuary law, regulated clothing based on social status, and Bosse's etching captures the fashion trends of the time. The detailed depiction of the man's clothing, from his ruffled collar and slashed doublet to his elaborate shoes, offers insight into the meticulous attention to detail that characterized French courtly fashion in the 17th century. The image's realism and precise rendering exemplify Bosse's skill as an engraver and his ability to capture the nuances of social etiquette and fashion. The etching is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum.