Esequie di Filippo IV. cattolico re di Spagna

<p><i>Esequie di Filippo IV. cattolico re di Spagna</i> meticulously documents the funeral ceremonies held in Florence for Philip IV the Catholic King of Spain under the patronage of Ferdinando II the Grand Duke of Tuscany. This historical record created by Giovanni Batista Borgherini and Giovanni Battista Falda with contributions from Ferdinando Tacca offers a detailed account of the elaborate rituals and artistic displays that marked the event.</p> <p>The book provides insights into the political and cultural significance of the Spanish monarchy's influence in 17th-century Italy illustrating the grand scale and symbolic importance of royal funerals. Through detailed descriptions and engravings readers are transported to Florence witnessing the solemn commemorations and the artistic tributes offered to the deceased king. This work serves as a valuable resource for understanding the intersection of art politics and royal tradition during the Baroque era.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>