Nuptial Collection

French Basque wedding
The delivery of the future spouses furniture to the Bridegrooms house. Date: circa 1908

Japanese Wedding Ceremony series - Bride and Parents-in-Law. The bride performing a rite of drinking sake with her husbands parents in order to express the true heart of loving each other tenderly as

Japanese Wedding Ceremony series - Drinking Sake
Japanese Wedding Ceremony - Bride and Bridegroom each drink Sake nine times to fasten the ties of matrimony - the most important ritual act in marriage. Date: circa 1910s

A Coming Event, 1886 (oil on canvas)
704541 A Coming Event, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Hayllar, Jessica (1858-1940); 57.1x47 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Ms Fr 2629 fol. 167 Queen Melisande of Jerusalem (1109-60
BNP159910 Ms Fr 2629 fol.167 Queen Melisande of Jerusalem (1109-60) marrying Fulk V of Anjou (1092-1143), from the Histoire de la conquete of Jerusalem by William of Tyre (c.1130-85) c.1470 (vellum)

phalaenopsis wedding promenade oriental star, orchid, moth orchid, pink subject
Phalaenopsis Wedding Promenade Oriental Star Phalaenopsis Orchid - Moth orchid Pink subject

The Peasant Wedding. after 1616 (oil on panel)
3470219 The Peasant Wedding. after 1616 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 69.9x105.2 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Blessing the nuptial bed (engraving)
2777449 Blessing the nuptial bed (engraving) by English School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blessing the nuptial bed)

The day before the wedding, cartoon from the cover of Le Rire, 26th August 1899 (colour litho)
BAL366872 The day before the wedding, cartoon from the cover of Le Rire, 26th August 1899 (colour litho) by Caran D Ache, Emmanuel Poire (1858-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Marriage (woodcut)
397436 The Marriage (woodcut) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection

Lit nuptial (engraving)
3645403 Lit nuptial (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lit nuptial. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1866)

Pope Clement VII marrying Catherine de Medici and Henri II of France, 28th October 1533
741960 Pope Clement VII marrying Catherine de Medici and Henri II of France, 28th October 1533, from the Sala di Clemente VII (fresco) by Vasari

Celebration of an Engagement in Alsace, 1901 (colour litho)
CHT293658 Celebration of an Engagement in Alsace, 1901 (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Center panel of the Adimari Cassone, c. 1450 (tempera on panel) (detail of 254001)
BAT254002 Center panel of the Adimari Cassone, c.1450 (tempera on panel) (detail of 254001) by Scheggia, Giovanni di Ser Giovanni (1406-86); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali

Wedding dress, 1911 (oil on canvas)
BAL234909 Wedding dress, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Kulikov, Ivan Semyonovich (1875-1941); 178x151.5 cm; Regional Museum of History and Art, Murom; Russian, out of copyright

Feast Given by the French Ambassador in Madrid for the Marriage of the Infanta of Spain
CHT199725 Feast Given by the French Ambassador in Madrid for the Marriage of the Infanta of Spain (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Ms Gen 1496 Plate XLI Aldobrandini Wedding, 1674 (w / c on paper)
GUL232063 Ms Gen 1496 Plate XLI Aldobrandini Wedding, 1674 (w/c on paper) by Bartoli, Pietro Santi (1635-1700); Glasgow University Library, Scotland; eUniversity of Glasgow Library; Italian

Russian state jewels to be auctioned in London
Page from The Illustrated London News reporting on a sale of magnificent jewellery forming part of the Russian state jewels, which were auctioned at Christies in 1927

The Choice of Wedding Presents, 1897-98 (oil on canvas)
BAL241173 The Choice of Wedding Presents, 1897-98 (oil on canvas) by Makovsky, Vladimir Egorovic (1846-1920); 40.5x54 cm; Kharkov Art Museum, Kharkov, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich (1629-76) Meeting His Bride, Maria Miloslavasky
BAL205322 Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich (1629-76) Meeting His Bride, Maria Miloslavasky, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilievich (1862-1942); 97x134.4 cm; Arkhangelsk Museum

The Wedding, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)
MGS187664 The Wedding, c.1850 (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); 29x44 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Hiawathas Wedding (colour litho)
PNP245650 Hiawathas Wedding (colour litho) by Maurer, Louis (1832-1932); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Damatanti Choosing a Husband, illustration from Indian Myth and Legend
KW342893 Damatanti Choosing a Husband, illustration from Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie, published in 1913 (colour litho) by Goble

Alsatian postcard depicting the brides goods being transported to her new home
CHT293649 Alsatian postcard depicting the brides goods being transported to her new home, Strasbourg, 1908 (colour litho) by German School

At the Altar, 1870s (oil on canvas)
BAL167067 At the Altar, 1870s (oil on canvas) by Zhuravlev, Firs Sergeevich (1836-1901); 99x134 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

A Procession, c. 1880 (oil on panel)
CH441546 A Procession, c.1880 (oil on panel) by Monticelli, Adolphe Joseph Thomas (1824-86); 48.8x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Cortege Nuptial; ); Photo eChristies Images; French

Pope Clement VII (1478-1534) marrying Catherine de Medici (1519-1589) and Henri II of France (1519-59)
ALI239525 Pope Clement VII (1478-1534) marrying Catherine de Medici (1519-1589) and Henri II of France (1519-59) 28th October 1533

The Aldobrandini Wedding, after a Roman Fresco (engraving) (b / w print)
XIR196779 The Aldobrandini Wedding, after a Roman Fresco (engraving) (b/w print) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Marriage Ceremony of Louis XIV (1638-1715) King of France and Navarre, and the Infanta
STC101889 Marriage Ceremony of Louis XIV (1638-1715) King of France and Navarre, and the Infanta, Maria Theresa of Austria (1638-83) daughter of Philip IV, King of Spain in 1660, engraved by B

The Happy Marriage (stencil coloured woodcut)
STC149871 The Happy Marriage (stencil coloured woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Adimari Cassone, c. 1450 (tempera on panel)
886024 The Adimari Cassone, c.1450 (tempera on panel) by Scheggia, Giovanni di Ser Giovanni (1406-86); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali, Florence, Tuscany

The Adimari Cassone, c. 1450 (tempera on panel)
886023 The Adimari Cassone, c.1450 (tempera on panel) by Scheggia, Giovanni di Ser Giovanni (1406-86); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali, Florence, Tuscany

After the Reception, 1887 (oil on canvas)
488111 After the Reception, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Volk, Douglas (1856-1935); 88.3x64.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. E.J

The Knights Bridal (oil on canvas)
HTL226372 The Knights Bridal (oil on canvas) by Smetham, James (1821-89); Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English, out of copyright

Wedding Dance in a Tavern (oil on canvas)
LST240189 Wedding Dance in a Tavern (oil on canvas) by Lundens, Gerrit (1622-86); 49.5x61 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch, out of copyright

The Marriage of Pocahontas (c. 1595-1617) 1614 (engraving)
PNP246618 The Marriage of Pocahontas (c.1595-1617) 1614 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Humorous mug decorated with invertible heads of a man and woman, c. 1780 (creamware)
HMP250957 Humorous mug decorated with invertible heads of a man and woman, c.1780 (creamware) by English School, (18th century); Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Cracowian Bride, 1917 (pastel on cardboard)
AGR251758 Cracowian Bride, 1917 (pastel on cardboard) by Stachiewicz, Piotr (1858-1938); 60.3x44.5 cm; Private Collection; Agra Art, Warsaw, Poland; Polish, out of copyright

Congratulating the Newly-Weds in a Manor House, 1860 (oil on canvas)
BAL167464 Congratulating the Newly-Weds in a Manor House, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Mjasoedov, Grigori Grigorievich (1835-1911); 36x43.5 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Democratic Levelling: Alliance a la Francaise, or The Union of the Coronet
NCO193103 Democratic Levelling: Alliance a la Francaise, or The Union of the Coronet and the Clyster-Pipe, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Birds nuptial plumage (colour litho)
3630266 Birds nuptial plumage (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds nuptial plumage)

Nuptial Blessing, engraved by Samuel De Wilde, 1777 (engraving)
XJF441961 Nuptial Blessing, engraved by Samuel De Wilde, 1777 (engraving) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms 372 fol. 153 A Marriage, from Decrets de Gratien (vellum)
XIR154949 Ms 372 fol.153 A Marriage, from Decrets de Gratien (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon, France; French, out of copyright

Le Baiser a la Wirtembourg, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190143 Le Baiser a la Wirtembourg, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Heart and Wedding Ring

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"Nuptial Celebrations Around the World: From French Basque Weddings to Japanese Ceremonies" Step into the world of love and tradition as we explore various nuptial customs from different cultures. In "A Coming Event, 1886, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, witness the vibrant colors and joyful atmosphere of a French Basque wedding. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of this region as you experience their unique traditions. Continuing our journey, let's delve into Japan's Wedding Ceremony series. Admire the exquisite brushstrokes capturing moments like the bride's introduction to her parents-in-law or the symbolic act of drinking sake together. These paintings beautifully depict how love is celebrated in Japanese culture. Traveling back in time, we encounter Queen Melisande of Jerusalem (1109-60) adorned with regal splendor in Ms Fr 2629 fol. 167. The royal regalia of the Romanoffs further exemplifies grandeur and opulence associated with nuptials throughout history. Nature also plays a significant role in weddings, symbolizing beauty and new beginnings. The phalaenopsis wedding promenade oriental star orchid, commonly known as moth orchid, showcases delicate pink hues that mirror romance and elegance—a perfect choice for any couple seeking floral perfection on their special day. Let us not forget real-life celebrations. Hugh Williams and Margaret Vyners' wedding captures timeless love through photographs while Lord Alington and Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper's union epitomizes aristocratic charm. In contrast to these lavish affairs lies "The Peasant Wedding. " Painted after 1616 on panel, it portrays simplicity yet radiates warmth as ordinary people come together to celebrate love amidst humble surroundings—a reminder that true happiness can be found regardless of material wealth. "Blessing the nuptial bed" takes us behind closed doors where engraving immortalizes sacred rituals performed before newlyweds embark on their journey together.