Armenian Wedding — Jean Baptiste Vanmour

Jean Baptiste Vanmour. Painted 1720 - 1737.

An Armenian wedding procession makes its way to the church. First are the musicians. They are followed by the bridegroom, accompanied by a young man with a sabre. Then come the groom’s father, priest, and women of the party, including the bride dressed in red. Candle bearers walk before the bride and the groom; the couple will keep the candles after the marriage.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in At the Ottoman court, 18th Century, Main building.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 58.5 × 44.5 cm

Print: 58.5 × 44.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200108069. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.