Optocht met kinderen en een kijkkast 1722 - 1781

"Optocht met kinderen en een kijkkast" (Procession with Children and a Peep Show) is an etching by Jacques Bacheley, a prominent Dutch artist active in the 18th century. The artwork depicts two scenes: "La Parade de Foire" (The Fair Parade) and "La Curiosité" (The Curiosity), both enclosed in elaborate rococo-inspired frames. The left scene showcases a lively procession with children and a ladder, while the right scene shows a woman presenting a curious display from a traveling peep show. This work exemplifies Bacheley's mastery of detail and skillful use of line to capture the hustle and bustle of 18th-century life.