Karl Behm, A Wedding In The 17th-Century

Karl Behm, A Wedding In The 17th-CenturyThis exquisite oil on canvas by German artist, Karl Behm (1858 1905) depicts an impressive 17th century wedding. The bride and groom lead a procession down a wooden staircase decorated with foliage. Shes attired in a sumptuous wedding dress with an elaborately embroidered collar, while hes predominantly wearing black, a symbol of sobriety and modesty. Her mother carefully descends, aided by another hand, while the band serenades the couple with

Every year thousands of pilgrims travel here to visit the Grotto of Massabielle where

This 19th-century German oil painting depicts a young maid surreptitiously supping champers after clearing away her lady’s meal

This accomplished pair of Georgian engravings depict two scenes from Shakespeare

Housed within a good contemporary frame and signed/dated

Please note that this painting will need to be crated if shipped overseas

which is why it’s known as the Königspesel (King’s Parlour)

a landscape and a portrait

This particular painting was probably created for private worship or perhaps for a small chapel

the marks on the apple and the decaying leaves

Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744)

Corbet was also inspired by George Frederick Watts (1817-1904) who you may know for his work ‘Hope’ that’s currently at the Tate

Her husband and children are waiting outside - probably still benefiting from the radiating heat