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The Catafalque of the Emperor Mathias

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate architectural interior with grand ceremonial elements. The image depicts an expansive room featuring large columns and a high, elaborately decorated ceiling. The walls are adorned with detailed moldings, reliefs, and draperies. At the far end of the room, there is a large candle-lit structure. People are gathered throughout the space, dressed in historical attire, some sitting in boxes elevated along the sides. The scene conveys the grandeur and splendor typical of important occasions held in such majestic venues.

Artwork Details

Date
1619
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3299 × 4338 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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