1710
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Les Obseques (The Funeral Rites) is a 1710 ink by Claude Gillot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a big funeral scene with lots of people. Some are standing, some are sitting or lying down. There’s a tall monument in the middle with a fancy column and statues on top. Trees line the background, and the whole scene looks crowded and busy. The artist packed in lots of small details—like the people’s different poses and the text at the bottom. This was a way to tell a story without just showing one moment. If you like this, check out etching to see how artists use ink and lines to create depth.
Claude Gillot (April 27, 1673 – May 4, 1722) was a French painter, printmaker, and illustrator, best known as the master of Watteau and Lancret.
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