Allegorie op het huwelijk 17th century

This anonymous 17th-century engraving entitled “Allegory of Marriage” depicts a couple holding hands, surrounded by a wreath of leaves and flowers, all within a radial burst of light, symbolizing the union of marriage. The inscription reads: “What God has joined together let no man put asunder,” emphasizing the sacred and unbreakable nature of marriage in the eyes of the artist. This small, yet powerful image reflects the importance of marriage in 17th-century Dutch society and remains relevant to viewers today.