Catafalque for Prince Gottfried Maria Ignaz, frontispiece to 'Lacrymae Conjugales et Parentales... ' 1677
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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blue ink drawing
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quirky sketch
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
This 1677 engraving, "Catafalque for Prince Gottfried Maria Ignaz, frontispiece to 'Lacrymae Conjugales et Parentales...", depicts a detailed architectural structure, likely a temporary monument erected for a funeral. The artist, who remains anonymous, meticulously rendered the ornate details of the catafalque, including its tiered platform, intricate carvings, and numerous burning candles. The image is a testament to the Baroque era's penchant for elaborate visual displays and its preoccupation with death and mortality. The piece is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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