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Pompe funèbre de Catherine Opalinska

Pompe funèbre de Catherine Opalinska is an ink print by the Baroque artist Charles-Nicolas Cochin II. It dates from 1746 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in plate: De Bonneval inv.; lower center in plate: Dessiné et gravé par C.N. Cochin le fils.; lower right in plate: Terminée au burin par J. Ouvrier; across bottom in plate: POMPE FUNEBRE DE CATHERINE OPALINSKA REINE DE POLOGNE GRANDE DUCHESSE DE LORRAINE / ET DE BAR, EN L'EGLISE DE NOTRE DAME DE PARIS LE XVIII.MAI M.DCCXXXXVII. / Cette Pompe ordonnée par Mr. Le Duc de Gesvres Pair de France Premier Gentilhomme de la Chambre du Roy, / A èté conduitte par Mr. de Bonneval Intendans et Controlleur general de L'Argenterie Menus plaisirs et affaires de la Chambre de Sa MAJESTE, et executée par les Srs. Slodtz
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Overview
Pompe funèbre de Catherine Opalinska is a print created by Charles-Nicolas Cochin II in 1746 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the funeral of Catherine Opalinska within a church, featuring a central coffin surrounded by mourners, statues, and ornate decorations, conveying a sense of grandeur and solemnity.
Technique & Style
Cochin II's work is characterized by meticulous attention to detail, evident in the rendering of fabric folds and facial expressions, reflecting the Baroque style's emphasis on drama and ornamentation.
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