The Mock Visit of Ceremony 1659 - 1742

"The Mock Visit of Ceremony" (1659 - 1742) is a pen and ink drawing by the Italian artist Faustino Bocchi (1659-1741). The drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a humorous scene of a group of figures gathered in a rustic interior, with a central figure in a dramatic pose receiving the attention of the others. The scene appears to be a mock ceremony, highlighting the absurdity of societal rituals and the contrast between formality and casualness. Bocchi’s intricate details and dynamic composition create a lively and engaging depiction of daily life in the 17th century.