Marriage of Margaret of Austria and Philip III
1612
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1612
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This busy scene shows a wedding with lots of people in fancy clothes. On the left, a man in a long robe holds a book while another stands with his hand raised. In the center, a bride kneels on a chair, surrounded by guests. To the right, a jester balances on one leg, and a man in armor stands with his hands clasped. The bride’s dress is simple, but the room around her is packed with details—elaborate chairs, framed mirrors, and a raised platform with more people watching. The artist used sharp lines to show movement and excitement. Next, check out how this was made using the technique: etching.
![Marriage of Margaret of Austria and Philip III [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/865d26b5b3dbf236/thumb.webp)
![The Betrothal of Margaret of Austria to Philip III, King of Spain [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/509229b9feb3b80f/thumb.webp)
![Christ Walking on the Water [second plate]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/2069f3bfe4cb2126/thumb.webp)