Titelprent voor 'De funeribus Romanorum' van Johann Kirchmann 1671

This etching by Romeyn de Hooghe, created in 1671, is a title page for Johann Kirchmann's book *De funeribus Romanorum* (On the Funerals of the Romans). The image depicts a complex, multi-tiered structure, likely a funeral pyre or monument, with an eagle carrying a banner at the top. The scene is set against a background of smoke and flames, suggesting the grand scale of Roman funeral rites. De Hooghe was a Dutch artist known for his detailed etchings and engravings. The title page design is typical of his work, combining graphic detail with narrative elements.