Vermählung eines buckeligen Paares in einem Empireraum bei Kerzenlicht 1786

"Vermählung eines buckeligen Paares in einem Empireraum bei Kerzenlicht," (The Marriage of a Hunchbacked Couple in an Empire Room by Candlelight) is an etching created in 1786 by the Italian artist Augusto Nicodemo (1761-?). The artwork depicts a humorous scene of a wedding ceremony. The focus is on a hunchbacked couple exchanging rings, surrounded by guests in an elaborately decorated room. The scene is bathed in the warm glow of candlelight, creating an intimate and slightly eerie atmosphere. This satirical work offers a glimpse into the social customs of the time, highlighting the humor and absurdity of marriage in the 18th century. It is currently housed in the Städel Museum, showcasing the artistic brilliance of Nicodemo.