Tomb for a Bishop 1600 - 1625

This anonymous drawing, created sometime between 1600 and 1625, depicts a design for a tomb for a bishop. The detailed drawing shows the deceased bishop lying on a raised platform, adorned with a miter and crosier, while a large, menacing sea monster lurks beneath the platform. The composition is typical of Renaissance tomb designs, incorporating classical elements like columns and sculpted figures, along with the symbolic imagery of the sea monster, often associated with death and the afterlife. This intricate sketch, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the artistic practices and religious beliefs of early 17th-century Europe.