Mademoiselle Jolicoeur, Pl. 21
1710-1719
Step right up to the village opera! This early 18th-century print by Elias Baeck introduces us to Mademoiselle Jolicoeur, a dancer with a delightfully exaggerated chin and rosy cheeks, ready to perform in Provence. She stands proudly in a ruffled gown, framed by a wild, ornate border featuring grotesque masks and two goofy characters at the bottom who seem far more interested in a basket of fruit than the show. The text below mixes French and German to sing her praises as a happy girl dancing with her lover, capturing the rustic charm and comedic flair of Baroque-era provincial entertainment.
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