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

This etching by Cornelis Galle I, 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'", depicts a procession of figures in black robes carrying flags. This is one of the plates from the series "Pompa Funebris... Alberti Pii," which was commissioned to commemorate the elaborate funeral procession of Albert, the Archduke of Austria, in 1621. The print showcases the ceremonial aspect of the event, and its historical significance for the city of Brussels and the Habsburg dynasty. This detailed work of art provides a fascinating glimpse into the funeral rituals and the importance of heraldry during the early 17th century.