Feest van de nieuwe maan en begrafenis 1553

"Feest van de nieuwe maan en begrafenis" (Feast of the New Moon and Funeral) is an etching by Pieter Coecke van Aelst, created in 1553. This detailed artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a scene of both celebration and mourning, reflecting the complex nature of life and death. The left side portrays a procession with richly dressed figures, perhaps celebrating the new moon, while the right shows a somber burial scene with mourners gathered around a grave. The intricate details and the stark contrast between the two events create a powerful and thought-provoking visual narrative.