The marriage of Mary and Joseph. Engraving by B.L. Henriquez after J.B. Wicar after H. van Balen.
- Balen, Hendrik van, the elder, 1575-1632.
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- 21167i
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Description
Mary, having reached adolescence, must be given to a husband, or else she will 'pollute' the Temple. A lottery is held. Joseph's 'rod' undergoes a miraculous flowering and he is allotted the Virgin against his will. The Holy Spirit is to be seen hovering over the rod
Physical description
1 print : line engraving ; image 16 x 20.7 cm
Lettering
Mariage de la Vierge. Peint par Vanbalein. Dessiné par J.B. Wicar et gravé par B.L. Henriquez, grav.r du roi &c &c.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 21167i
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Location Status Access Closed stores