Huwelijksplechtigheid bij Asjkenazische Joden 1723

This etching by Bernard Picart, titled *Huwelijksplechtigheid bij Asjkenazische Joden* (1723), depicts a wedding ceremony amongst Ashkenazi Jews in Amsterdam. The scene shows the bride and groom exchanging rings, surrounded by guests, musicians playing, and a group of men looking on from the roof. The detailed illustration, capturing the intricacies of the ceremony, offers a glimpse into the cultural practices of 18th-century Amsterdam's Jewish community. The etching, measuring 151mm by 212mm, is currently held in the Rijksmuseum.