Audiëntie van Cornelis Hop bij de jonge koning Lodewijk XV, 1719 1747 - 1759

Simon Fokke created this engraving, *Audiëntie van Cornelis Hop bij de jonge koning Lodewijk XV*, in 1719. The monochromatic print presents a formal reception, the composition arranged to emphasize the spatial dynamics and social hierarchy. Note how Fokke’s engraving technique employs fine, deliberate lines to define the architecture of the hall and the figures within it. The stark contrast of light and shadow lends a sense of depth and formality, drawing our eye to the central figures of Cornelis Hop and King Louis XV. The arrangement and size of the figures is deliberately structured to highlight power dynamics and the order of the court. The lines and shading articulate not just the forms but also the underlying structures of political representation. It's an exercise in understanding how visual elements communicate complex social codes. Through careful formal analysis, we begin to grasp the layered meanings embedded in this historical depiction.