Hertug Fredetik III af Gottorp's formæling, 21.2.1631 i Dresden med Maria Elisabeth af Sachen 1623 - 1678

Jürgen Ovens created this drawing of the wedding between Duke Frederik III and Maria Elisabeth in 1631. The delicate sketch is rendered in brown ink on paper. The composition centres on the matrimonial act itself, framed by architectural columns and drapery that provide a stage-like setting. Attendants flank the wedding couple, creating a scene of courtly formality. Ovens uses line to define form, with the architecture providing a rigid structure. In contrast, the figures are delineated with softer, more fluid strokes, which gives them a sense of movement and life. The inscriptions at the bottom, written in a different hand, serve as annotations, perhaps from a later viewer or collector, adding layers of interpretation to the image. This interplay between the artistic rendering and later commentary reflects how meanings shift over time, inviting us to consider how historical and cultural contexts shape our understanding of art.