Matrimony, from "The Seven Sacraments" 1754

Johann Anton Riedel’s 1754 etching, *Matrimony*, is part of the artist’s series *The Seven Sacraments*, which depicted key rituals of the Catholic Church. The scene shows a priest performing a marriage ceremony, a traditional subject that was widely popular in the 18th century. Riedel's careful attention to detail in the etching and his realistic rendering of the figures create a sense of solemnity and reverence. The work can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.