Racconto delle sontuose esequie fatte alla serenissima Isabella reina di Spagna nella chiesa maggiore della città di Milano il giorno xxij. decembre dell'anno M.D.C.XLIV

Bianchi, G. P. (Giovanni Paolo) · 1645 · In Milano : Per Dionisio Gariboldi · 67 pictures

A 1645 Milan printed account by G. P. Bianchi of the sumptuous funeral held in the cathedral for Queen Isabella of Spain, published by Dionisio Gariboldi for readers interested in court ceremony. The pictures are engraved allegorical plates in oval frames with scrolled banners and inscriptions, showing figures in drapery, with the composition, framing and classical dress offering designers a model for ornate baroque emblem layouts.

Elizabeth, of France, Queen, consort of Philip IV, King of Spain, 1602-1644 -- Death and burial · Funeral rites and ceremonies -- Italy -- Milan

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