Il catafalco dell’imperatore Mattia

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.
Artista
Jacques Callot
Datazione
1619
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
Acquaforte e bulino su carta vergata
Dimensioni
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 28,3 × 20,9 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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