The artwork titled “A Funeral Service” is an illustration created by the Limbourg brothers, prominent artists known for their contributions to the International Gothic art movement. This piece is part of the notable series “Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry,” a richly decorated book of hours renowned for its detailed and exquisite illustrations.
In the artwork, a funeral service is intricately depicted within the gothic architecture of a church interior. The scene features several clerics clad in dark, solemn robes, performing the rites around a draped coffin. The meticulously painted checkered flooring and the ornate, towering altarpiece underscore the solemnity and reverence of the event. The ambiance is further enhanced by the detailed illuminations and scrollwork surrounding the central illustration, characteristic of the opulence and elegance associated with International Gothic artistry.
