1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Marriage of the Virgin is a 1622 ink by Schelte Adams Bolswert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a group of people gathered in what looks like a church or temple. A man and woman stand in the center, holding hands, while others watch or gesture around them. Above them, a cherub floats, handing a bouquet to the woman. The background has fancy columns and a half-circle window, with more figures standing in the shadows. The text at the bottom is in Latin, hinting at a religious story. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth and movement, making the scene feel dramatic. Try looking up engraving to see how artists use lines like this to build shadows and texture.
Schelte a Bolswert or Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert (c. 1586 – 1659) was a Frisian engraver who worked most of his career in Antwerp where he was one of the lead engravers in Rubens' workshop. He is known for his…
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