Vrijstaand grafmonument voor Karel V by Johannes of Lucas van Doetechum

Vrijstaand grafmonument voor Karel V 1563

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

ink paper printed

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

ink colored

watercolour illustration

watercolor

This 1563 engraving by Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum is a design for a freestanding tomb monument dedicated to Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. The engraving showcases a detailed plan for a grand mausoleum, featuring an elevated platform supported by columns and adorned with decorative elements. The design highlights the importance of the deceased and the grandeur of the intended monument. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and architectural concepts of the 16th century.