Greek Wedding — Jean Baptiste Vanmour

Jean Baptiste Vanmour. Painted c. 1720 - c. 1737.

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.

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

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 90 × 55.5 cm

Print: 90 × 55.5 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/200108051. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.