Allegorie op een huwelijk 1704 - 1733

Jacobus Schijnvoet's "Allegorie op een huwelijk" (1704-1733) is an etching that allegorically depicts a marriage. The artwork features two figures, a man and a woman, standing before a classical urn adorned with intertwined hearts and a waterfall. Above them, cherubs fly among clouds, symbolizing the divine blessing of marriage. The composition is framed by columns adorned with garlands, highlighting the celebration of the occasion. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a captivating example of Dutch Baroque art, showcasing the genre's penchant for symbolism and allegorical representation.