Decoration for the Façade of a Church for the Funeral of Joseph I, 1711 1700 - 1740

This is a drawing by an anonymous artist depicting a design for a church façade decoration to commemorate the funeral of Emperor Joseph I in 1711. The design features a three-tiered structure with a central portal flanked by two pairs of columns. The uppermost tier, behind the portal, is adorned with a decorative plaque. The inscription at the top in the drawing provides the Italian translation of the title, which reveals this to be an architectural design for a church façade decoration. The drawing is a testament to the artistic and architectural practices in early 18th-century Italy, and it offers a glimpse into the grandeur of funeral ceremonies during that era.