Pompe funèbre d'Élisabeth Therèse de Lorraine
1741
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1741
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a grand funeral procession inside a church. A long line of people in fancy clothes walks down the center aisle, carrying candles and following a draped coffin. The ceiling is high and decorated with swirling clouds and golden light, while the walls have tall columns and statues in niches. The artist packed in tiny details—look at the faces in the crowd, all different expressions. The text at the bottom names the person being honored but doesn’t give a clear backstory. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Cochin II created sharp lines with acid.
