Ground Plan for a Catafalque for an electress of Bavaria 1696 - 1756

Giuseppe Galli Bibiena's "Ground Plan for a Catafalque for an Electress of Bavaria" (1696-1756) is a detailed architectural drawing of a plan for a catafalque, an elaborate platform used for the display of a coffin during a funeral. The plan demonstrates the architectural grandeur of the period, with a central square surrounded by concentric circles and extending arms, which is likely meant to be used for the display of the coffin of an Electress of Bavaria. Bibiena was known for his theatrical designs and architectural plans. The artwork is an example of the detailed and intricate planning that went into these important events.