Arkivism
Roman Catholic wedding ceremony and the blessing of the marriage bed
Public domain

Roman Catholic wedding ceremony and the blessing of the marriage bed

1724 - 1727 · etching; engraving; paper

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

About this work

Sheet with two depictions of Roman Catholic customs surrounding the wedding ceremony. Top: A priest blesses a bride and groom while they hold each other's right hands. Behind them stand their friends and witnesses. Bottom: A nun blesses, with a holy water sprinkler in her hand, the marriage bed of a newly married couple.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printboekillustratie(civil) marriage ceremonies
Credit lineRooms-katholieke huwelijksplechtigheid en de zegening van het huwelijksbed. 1724 - 1727. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
Open in Explore View at source

Similar works

Confession / The holy anointing of the sickConfession / The holy anointing of the sick The Confession / The Last AnointingThe Confession / The Last Anointing Catholic baptism by a priest / Catholic baptism by a midwifeCatholic baptism by a priest / Catholic baptism by a midwife Persian wedding ceremony and baptismPersian wedding ceremony and baptism Circumcision among Portuguese Jews and the redemption of the firstbornCircumcision among Portuguese Jews and the redemption of the firstborn Ecclesiastical penanceEcclesiastical penance