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The King on His Way to the Bride
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The King on His Way to the Bride

Johannes Wierix · 1574 · letterpress printing; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Christ, dressed as a king, is led to his bride (Sponsa) by Faith (Fides), Hope (Spes), Science (Scientia) and Love (Charitas). In the air, an angel flies with a laurel wreath. On the right in the background, the bride waits. In the margin a four-line inscription, in two columns, in Latin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printboekillustratie'Scienza', 'Studio' (Ripa)Christ as adultbride (in wedding-dress)crowning with laurel
Credit lineKoning op weg naar de bruid. 1574. Johannes Wierix. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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