Verloren gegaan grafmonument van Gregorius XIII after 1585

This anonymous engraving, created after 1585, depicts the lost tomb of Pope Gregory XIII in St. Peter's Basilica, Rome. The intricate design features a central arched niche housing the seated Pope, flanked by four figures and framed by an architectural facade with decorative elements. The detailed portrayal of the monument's architectural elements and figural composition highlights the artistic and architectural styles of the period. This engraving serves as a valuable record of a lost work of art and offers insight into the artistic tastes and practices of 16th-century Rome. The engraving is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.