1621
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
Albert VII on the Catafalque is a 1621 oil by Karel van Mallery, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
This painting depicts a solemn scene with a large, ornate bed or catafalque at its center. The bed is draped in red curtains and features a crown on one side. A man in a white robe kneels before it, while another man, dressed in elaborate attire, stands to the left, holding a staff. In the background, several figures are visible, although their features are not clearly defined. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of reverence and mourning. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting adds depth and emotion to the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure.
Karel van Mallery (1571–1635?) was a Flemish engraver who mainly worked on religious subjects and portraits and was also a reproductive engraver. He worked in Antwerp and Paris.
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