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Pompe funèbre d'Élisabeth Therèse de Lorraine

Pompe funèbre d'Élisabeth Therèse de Lorraine, by Charles-Nicolas Cochin II, ink, 1741
Pompe funèbre d'Élisabeth Therèse de Lorraine, by Charles-Nicolas Cochin II, ink, 1741

Pompe funèbre d'Élisabeth Therèse de Lorraine is an ink print by the Baroque artist Charles-Nicolas Cochin II. It dates from 1741 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Pompe funèbre d'Élisabeth Therèse de Lorraine is a print by Charles-Nicolas Cochin II, created in 1741 using etching and engraving on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a grand funeral procession for Élisabeth Therèse de Lorraine inside a church, with a long line of mourners following a draped coffin. The scene is rich in detail, with varied expressions on the faces of the crowd, and ornate architectural features.

Technique & Style

Cochin II employed etching and engraving to achieve a high level of detail and precision in the print, using acid to create sharp lines and textures.

Artist & collection

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