Allegorische voorstelling ter gelegenheid van het huwelijk van William Sterling en Johanna Maria Van Rijckevorsel 1749

This allegorical etching by Dutch artist Jan Punt from 1749 celebrates the marriage of William Sterling and Johanna Maria Van Rijckevorsel. The central figures, likely the couple, are depicted in a classical setting with a grand building in the background and numerous cupids, symbolizing love and fertility. The scene is filled with various allegorical figures and objects, hinting at themes of virtue, prosperity, and the joys of married life. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artistic tradition of celebrating weddings through symbolic imagery.