Cœnotaphiorum (12) 1563

"Cœnotaphiorum (12)" is an engraving by Hans Vredeman de Vries, a Dutch architect and designer, created in 1563. The artwork depicts an elaborate cenotaph, a monument erected to honor a deceased person without containing their remains. The design features a raised platform supported by columns, showcasing a reclining effigy of a person adorned in armor. The image highlights the architectural grandeur and decorative elements of the cenotaph, emphasizing the importance of commemorating deceased individuals in a grand and symbolic manner. The artwork is part of a series of engravings titled "Cœnotaphiorum", featuring various architectural designs for tombs.