Praalgraf van Eugenius van Savoye 1726 - 1766

Pierre Lamarque made this print, "Praalgraf van Eugenius van Savoye", to commemorate Prince Eugene of Savoy, an Austrian general who lived from 1663 to 1736. The print depicts a grand, multi-tiered monument located within a church, possibly Saint Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna. The architecture is adorned with sculptures and heraldic symbols. The two monumental pillars flanking the structure add to its grandeur. The artwork is not just a memorial to a military figure, but a symbol of power, class, and cultural identity in 18th-century Europe. Lamarque has created a piece that reflects the period's values of aristocracy and military might. It serves to perpetuate the legacy of Prince Eugene and to embed him within a narrative of European aristocratic accomplishment. The work reflects how societal elites use art to preserve and promote their image. It encourages us to consider who is being memorialized, and what values are celebrated through these acts of remembrance.