Funerary Monument of Prince William of Orange Nassau, from Oeuvre de Canova 1817

This print by Antonio Canova from 1817 depicts a funerary monument for Prince William of Orange-Nassau. The monument features a seated figure of a woman in classical drapery, her head resting on her hand in a gesture of grief. A crane stands beside her, a symbol of vigilance and immortality. The scene is framed by a classical architectural structure, emphasizing the monumental nature of the work. This engraving exemplifies Canova's neoclassical style, drawing inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman art.