Begrafenisstoet van aartshertog Albrecht (plaat V), 1622 1623

Cornelis Galle I created this print, *Funeral Procession of Archduke Albrecht*, in 1622. Notice the stark contrast of the black ink against the white paper, creating a striking visual rhythm. The procession is depicted with a formality that speaks volumes about the era's social hierarchies. Galle meticulously arranges the figures in a linear composition, each cleric distinguished by subtle variations in their robes and stance. The uniformity in their dress, however, works to create a sense of collective identity and purpose. Consider how Galle uses line and form to create an image that is not just a record of an event, but an interpretation of power and order. The procession, rendered in precise detail, becomes a signifier of the church's authority and the solemnity of the occasion. This print invites us to reflect on how visual elements encode cultural values and shape our understanding of history.