Figuren rond een allegorisch grafmonument voor Sidney Godolphin, 1e graaf van Godolphin 1735 - 1741

This etching by Jacques Philippe Le Bas, created between 1735 and 1741, depicts figures surrounding an allegorical monument dedicated to Sidney Godolphin, the 1st Earl of Godolphin. The intricate scene, characterized by a classical architectural framework and figures engaged in various activities, showcases Le Bas's mastery of detail and the conventions of 18th-century printmaking. This engraving is part of a larger series dedicated to notable figures of the era and highlights the use of allegorical imagery and classical references in portraiture and commemorative art. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.