A catafalque is a decorated wooden framework that supports the coffin of a distinguished person during a funeral. But the catafalque in the local church in La Torre de Esteban Hambrán, Spain is more than that. It is a most unique example of funerary art from the Baroque era. It is the only example in the world of this kind of funerary monument. This impressive piece of art is a perfect example of the Spanish Baroque style and at the same time a reminder that death awaits us all. This…
