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Greek Wedding
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
A Greek bride sits on a low platform, surrounded by family and friends. Her mother and mother-in-law welcome visitors. The bride receives gifts of gold jewellery and sumptuous cloth from her guests. In keeping with sumptuary laws (dress codes), the women do not wear veils inside the house. It is impossible to distinguish between the Greek and Turkish women based on their indoor attire.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineGreek Wedding. c. 1720 - c. 1737. Jean Baptiste Vanmour. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
