Cœnotaphiorum (14) 1563

This detailed engraving by Hans Vredeman de Vries, titled *Cœnotaphiorum (14)*, from 1563, depicts an elaborate architectural design for a cenotaph, a monument erected in honor of a deceased person, but not containing their remains. The intricate details of the design include ornate ornamentation, decorative elements like the lions' heads, and a prominent use of classical motifs. The engraving serves as a testament to the architectural ingenuity of the period and provides a fascinating glimpse into the Renaissance fascination with grand funerary monuments, as evidenced by the inscription accompanying the design. The piece is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.