Begrafenis van paus Clemens XIII, 1769 1769 - 1770

This anonymous engraving, "Begrafenis van paus Clemens XIII, 1769," depicts the funeral procession of Pope Clement XIII in 1769. The print shows a detailed and elaborate scene with a large crowd of mourners and military personnel lining the streets, with the Pope's coffin being transported on a grand carriage. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings, which may be a reference to the Vatican. The engraving provides a glimpse into the grandeur and solemnity of papal funerals during the 18th century, a crucial time in the history of the Catholic Church and a period of great artistic output.