Huwelijk tussen Jozef I van Portugal en Marianne Victoria van Bourbon 1727

This etching by Leonard Schenk depicts the marriage of Joseph I of Portugal and Mariana Victoria of Spain in 1725. The scene is set in a grand interior, where a group of dignitaries are seated around a table signing documents. The couple is prominently featured in the center, surrounded by a courtly entourage. Schenk’s masterful use of detail and perspective makes this image a striking example of Rococo style engraving, a genre that emphasized intricate ornamentation and elegant figures. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the opulent world of European royal weddings.