Aankondiging van de toneelvoorstelling ter ere van de vijfentwintigjarige verbintenis van de actrice C.H. Roobol-Jelgerhuis aan de Amsterdamse Schouwburg, 1837 1837

This playbill, printed by M. Westerman & Zoon in 1837, announces a performance at the Amsterdamse Schouwburg. The design is dominated by text, arranged in a hierarchy that visually communicates the evening's program. Notice how the bold typography and varied font sizes create a clear structure, guiding the viewer's eye through the information. The use of color, a muted reddish-brown against a pale background, adds a subtle layer of emphasis, drawing attention to key details such as the name of the celebrated actress, C.H. Roobol-Jelgerhuis. The deliberate arrangement and stylistic choices highlight the relationship between text and image. This piece isn't merely informational; it's a carefully constructed artifact that reflects the cultural values of its time, engaging with emerging ideas of representation and spectatorship. It serves as a reminder that typography and layout can function as powerful tools of communication, shaping our experience and understanding of the world.