Kist in een kerkinterieur 1592

"Kist in een kerkinterieur" (Coffin in a Church Interior), an engraving created by Frans Hogenberg in 1592, portrays a solemn scene within a church. The artwork, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a catafalque, an elaborate temporary structure used for a funeral, draped in black cloth and adorned with heraldic shields. The meticulously detailed engraving reflects the artistry of Hogenberg, a prominent artist of the late 16th century, and provides a glimpse into the somber rituals of mourning in 16th-century Europe.