The Betrothal of Margaret of Austria to Philip III, King of Spain
1612
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1612
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a crowded room where a royal wedding takes place. Margaret of Austria stands in white while Philip III in black kneels before her. A priest holds a book above their joined hands. The artist used etching to carve fine lines into metal. Thin grooves hold ink, then press onto paper. Look for tiny details in clothing and faces. See how the light falls on the couple. Try this next: look up etching at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
![The Betrothal of Margaret of Austria to Philip III, King of Spain [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/509229b9feb3b80f/thumb.webp)
![Marriage of Margaret of Austria and Philip III [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/865d26b5b3dbf236/thumb.webp)
![Margaret of Austria Giving Audience to a Nobleman [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/86ac2347af277f00/thumb.webp)
