Plate 35: Men with heraldic flags and horses from Charolois marching in the funeral procession of Archduke Albert of Austria; from 'Pompa Funebris ... Alberti Pii' 1623
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This etching by Cornelis Galle I, titled "Plate 35: Men with heraldic flags and horses from Charolois marching in the funeral procession of Archduke Albert of Austria", is part of a larger series, "Pompa Funebris ... Alberti Pii" (1623). This particular plate showcases a procession of figures from Charolois, a historical region in what is now Belgium. The figures are depicted in elaborate attire and holding flags emblazoned with heraldic symbols, providing a visual representation of their social standing and lineage. The image captures a scene from the grand funeral procession of Archduke Albert of Austria, a poignant commemoration of the life and legacy of a significant historical figure.
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