L'idea di vn prencipe et eroe christiano in Francesco I. d'Este di Modona e Reggio dvca VIII., generalissimo dell'arme reali di Francia in Italia, &c. : effigiata co'profili delle virtv da prencipi svoi maggiori ereditate : rappresentata alla publica luce co'l funerale apparato sposto nelle solenni eseqvie dall'Altezza serenissima di Alfonso IV. svo primogenito alla gloriosa ed'immortale sva memoria l'anno M.DC.LIX. alli ii. di aprile in Modona celebrate /

The architects of the funeral ceremony were Gaspare Vigarini ("L'Ingegnere di tutta la macchina" cf. p. 17) and Andrea Seghizzi, the painter was Francesco Stringa, the composer of the music was Benedetto Ferrari (cf. Barocco romano e barocco italiano).The text describes details and the allegorical significance of the funeral decorations, followed by eulogies praising the most significant events in the life of Francesco I. and the Este family, especially the diplomatic and military successes. With numerous Latin inscriptions.Eight double plates comprising the genealogical table of the Este family, with caption "Albero discendenza della serenissims Casa d'Este ...".Twenty engraved emblematic illustrations (p. 545-564) with describing text.Illustrations: fifty three engraved plates depicting important events in life of the deceased, especially his diplomatic and military successes, each scene within an elaborate frame, with Latin captions; most are unsigned, two bear initials L.T.F and L.T. sculp. (for Lorenzo Tinti).Illustrations: illustrated added title page, engraved by Lorenzo Tinti after Francesco Stringa, depicting a portrait bust of the deceased in allegorical setting. Portrait plate of Alfonso IV, engraved by Lorenzo Tinti. Three folded plates depicting funeral decorations: the facade of the Sant'Agostino church in Modena, where the funeral ceremony was held (cf. Barocco romano e barocco italiano) (impression size 55 x 38 cm.), the catafalque (impression size 56 x 39 cm.) and the view of the decorated interior (caption: Pianta, e sito della macchina funerale) (impression size 37 x 104.5 cm.), engraved by Fontana after Andrea Seghizzi. A plate depicting the interior of the catafalque with caption "Parte interiore del fvnerale catafalco", engraved by Lorenzo Tinti.Engraved armorial title vignette, numerous engraved emblematic head- and tail-pieces, small ornamental woodcuts and initials.Errata on p. 614.Pages numbered incorrectly are: p. 199 as 196, p. 475 as 457."Imprimatvr" statement dated: Parmae 16. Aprilis 1660.Includes bibliographical references and indexes.Barocco romano e barocco italiano,Mode of access: Internet.Binding: contemporary full vellum