Plate 64: The magistrates of the city of Brussels marching in the funeral procession of Archduke Albert of Austria; from 'Pompa Funebris ... Alberti Pii' 1623
cornelisgallei
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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ink paper printed
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hand drawn type
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personal sketchbook
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hand-drawn typeface
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fading type
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men
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This etching by Cornelis Galle I, from 1623, is a detailed portrayal of the magistrates of Brussels participating in the funeral procession of Archduke Albert of Austria. The artwork, titled "Plate 64: The magistrates of the city of Brussels marching in the funeral procession of Archduke Albert of Austria; from 'Pompa Funebris ... Alberti Pii'", is a meticulously rendered depiction of the city officials, each identified by name and title, contributing to the historical record of the event. The print provides insight into the ceremonial practices of the period and the importance of the Archduke in the context of the city's political landscape.
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