Der Katafalk Kaiser Matthias’

Jacques Callot, 1619

This is a drawing of an interior space. The drawing depicts a grand interior scene featuring a large, vaulted hall adorned with architectural details and decorative elements. A pyramid-like structure composed of light sources or candles is positioned at the center back of the room. The room is lined with columns and drapery, and the ceiling is coffered. On the walls, there are sculpted figures and framed artworks. The composition includes figures gathered, with the title at the bottom referring to the death of Emperor Matthias.
Künstler
Jacques Callot
Datierung
1619
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
Radierung und Kupferstich auf Büttenpapier
Maße
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 28,3 × 20,9 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a drawing of an interior space. The drawing depicts a grand interior scene featuring a large, vaulted hall adorned with architectural details and decorative elements. A pyramid-like structure composed of light sources or candles is positioned at the center back of the room. The room is lined with columns and drapery, and the ceiling is coffered. On the walls, there are sculpted figures and framed artworks. The composition includes figures gathered, with the title at the bottom referring to the death of Emperor Matthias.

Jacques Callot