Pompe funèbre de Polixène de Hesse-Rhinfels

1735

Charles-Nicolas Cochin I

Associated Names
Charles-Nicolas Cochin I

Artist, French, 1688 - 1754

This is a detailed drawing of a richly decorated room set up for a ceremonial event. The style is reminiscent of 18th-century European engravings. The image features an opulent catafalque adorned with sculptures, fabric, and candelabras in the center. The walls and ceiling are decorated with reliefs and motifs, leading towards an altar in the background. Attendees are seated on benches along the walls, accompanied by figures in ceremonial attire. The artwork conveys a sense of depth and grandeur, creating an atmosphere of solemnity and regal presence.

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Bibliography

1880

  • Portalis, baron Roger and Henri Beraldi. Les graveurs du dix-huitieme siecle. 2 parts, 3 vols. each part. Paris, 1880.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: De Bonneval.in.; lower right in plate: C.N. Cochin Sculp; across bottom in plate: POMPE FUNEBRE DE POLIXENE DE HESSE-RHINFELS REINE DE SARDAIGNE EN L'EGLISE DE NOTRE DAME / DE PARIS LE XXIV.e MARS M.DCC.XXXV. / Cette Pompe ordonnée par M.Le Duc de Gévres, Pair de France, Premier Gentilhomme de la Chambre du Roy, a eté conduitte par M. de Bonneval, / Intendant et Controlleur general del'argenterie, menus plaisirs et affaires de la Chambre de sa Majesté, et executée par les Srs. Perault et Slodtz.

Watermarks

DUPVY / AUVERGNE

Wikidata ID

Q75421324

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