Catafalque
1740
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Johann Andreas Pfeffel I
Johann Andreas Pfeffel I (1674–1748) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Catafalque is a 1740 ink by Johann Andreas Pfeffel I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a fancy, tall setup made of stone and metal. There are statues of people holding things, columns with carvings, and steps leading up. The middle has a big, decorated box with more statues and lights on top. Everything looks heavy and detailed, like a stage for something important. The artist drew this to look like a real structure, but it’s actually just lines on paper. The shading makes it pop off the page. This kind of drawing was used to show off designs before they were built. Want to see how this kind of drawing was made? Look up engraving.
Johann Andreas Pfeffel I (1674–1748) was an artist.
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