Embleem met allegorie op het huwelijk 1681 - 1737

This engraving, *Embleem met allegorie op het huwelijk* (1681-1737) by François van Bleyswijck (1671-1746), is a visual representation of the allegory of marriage. The print showcases a central figure, likely representing marital fidelity, adorned with a crown and a staff, symbolizing the authority and strength of the union. The presence of two oval frames surrounding this figure may represent the two individuals united in matrimony. This artwork, held at the Rijksmuseum, highlights the artist's use of allegorical imagery to explore the complexities of marriage in the 17th and 18th centuries.