Allegorische voorstelling ter gelegenheid van het huwelijk van Abraham Bruyn en Debora van Vollenhove 1718

This etching by Bernard Picart, created in 1718, is titled "Allegorische voorstelling ter gelegenheid van het huwelijk van Abraham Bruyn en Debora van Vollenhove." The artwork depicts an elaborate scene with several figures, including a central couple, angels, and classical architecture. The couple, likely Abraham Bruyn and Debora van Vollenhove, are surrounded by allegorical imagery that symbolizes love, marriage, and divine blessing. This intricate piece, now in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the tradition of allegorical wedding prints popular in the Netherlands during the 18th century. The artwork’s intricate details and symbolic motifs offer a glimpse into the social and cultural values of the time.