Catafalque for Marchese Bartolomeo Ruspoli, S. Maria in Vallicella, Rome, September 21, 1681 1681

Johannes Collin's engraving, *Catafalque for Marchese Bartolomeo Ruspoli* depicts the elaborate funeral monument erected for the Marchese in the church of Santa Maria in Vallicella in Rome. The structure consists of a central platform with a draped catafalque, surrounded by six tall, spiraling candle stands, each adorned with foliage and surmounted with a flame. This intricate design, created for a grand event, exemplifies the Baroque era's theatrical approach to funerals. The engraved details and realistic depiction of the monument showcase the artistic skill of Collin and the technical mastery of the printmaking process.