Funeral Scene in Imaginary Architecture
1722
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1722
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a grand tomb inside a fanciful stone building. Three draped figures stand around a sarcophagus, their faces blurred. Above them, a small window lets in dim light. The walls are packed with carvings and columns, looking old and heavy. The sarcophagus has Latin writing on it, and the scene feels staged like a play. The artist used lines to show texture in the stone and fabric. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Moreau made detailed prints.
