Plate 22: Chamber aids marching in the funeral procession of Archduke Albert of Austria; from 'Pompa Funebris ... Alberti Pii' 1623

"Plate 22: Chamber aids marching in the funeral procession of Archduke Albert of Austria; from 'Pompa Funebris ... Alberti Pii'" is an engraving by Cornelis Galle I created in 1623. This detailed print, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a procession of men in black cloaks, representing chamber aids, who are participating in the funeral of Archduke Albert of Austria. The composition is part of a larger work titled "Pompa Funebris", a series of engravings documenting the elaborate funeral procession of Archduke Albert. The work exemplifies the tradition of commemorative prints, which served as visual documentation and tributes to significant individuals in the 17th century. This engraving provides a glimpse into the ceremonial grandeur and mourning rituals of the Habsburg court, while also illustrating the artistic skill of Galle I in capturing the detail and solemnity of the event.