Huwelijk van Maria en Jozef 1694 - 1738

Michel Dossier’s etching, *Huwelijk van Maria en Jozef*, depicts the biblical scene of the marriage of Mary and Joseph. The composition features a central group of figures including Mary, Joseph, and a priest, all arranged in a grand, classical setting. The presence of a dove above the figures, a symbolic representation of the Holy Spirit, adds a spiritual dimension to the scene, highlighting the divine nature of the event. Created between 1694 and 1738, Dossier's etching exemplifies the artistic style of the Baroque period. This etching was likely intended for a devotional audience and demonstrates the artist's skillful use of light and shadow to create a dramatic and emotive composition.