Allegorie op het Huwelijk (in doos met 43 tekeningen) 1744

This 1744 drawing by Louis Fabritius Dubourg, titled "Allegorie op het Huwelijk" (Allegory on Marriage) is a beautiful depiction of marriage as a sacred union. In this circular composition, a winged figure, possibly Hymen, the Greek god of marriage, stands with a woman draped in flowing robes who may represent Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage. Three cherubs surround the couple, adding to the celebratory atmosphere of the piece. The work exemplifies Dutch 18th century art with its careful detail and elegant composition, and is now part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum.