Grafstèle van Giovanni Volpato 1807 - 1837

This 1807-1837 engraving by Pietro Fontana, titled "Grafstèle van Giovanni Volpato," depicts a classical-style funerary monument. It features a draped female figure seated in mourning, reminiscent of traditional funerary art, while a bust of the deceased, Giovanni Volpato, is placed on a pedestal with an inscription. The detailed depiction of the monument and its inscription is a testament to the precision of 19th-century engraving. The piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the architectural and artistic styles of its time, serving as a valuable historical and visual document.