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Pompe funèbre de Catherine Opalinska

Pompe funèbre de Catherine Opalinska, by Charles-Nicolas Cochin II, ink, 1746
Pompe funèbre de Catherine Opalinska, by Charles-Nicolas Cochin II, ink, 1746

Pompe funèbre de Catherine Opalinska is an ink print by the Baroque artist Charles-Nicolas Cochin II. It dates from 1746 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Pompe funèbre de Catherine Opalinska is a print created by Charles-Nicolas Cochin II in 1746 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the funeral of Catherine Opalinska within a church, featuring a central coffin surrounded by mourners, statues, and ornate decorations, conveying a sense of grandeur and solemnity.

Technique & Style

Cochin II's work is characterized by meticulous attention to detail, evident in the rendering of fabric folds and facial expressions, reflecting the Baroque style's emphasis on drama and ornamentation.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.