1 of 253523 objects

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Tomb of the Infante Balthasar: side elevation. dated 1647

RCIN 805145

Tomb of the Infante Balthasar: side elevation

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Tomb of the Infante Balthasar: side elevation dated 1647

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Stone coffin rests on tall pedestal under cupola supported by pillars, the whole resting on stone base with stairs. On top of cupola tall pointed tree, skeleton and scythe. 6 Shields in front of cupola and pedestal. 2nd state of 3.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)
(etcher)

After
Search the collection Erasmus Quellinus the Younger (1607-78)
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Balthasar Carlos, Prince of the Asturias (1629-46)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

etching
Groupings
Category
General Subject Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
Funerary architecture
Tombs

Keep in touch

Sign up to e-mail updates for the latest news, exclusive events and 15% off in our online shop.

We will look after your data in accordance with our Privacy Notice.

Contact us

The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.