The Marriage of the Virgin

"The Marriage of the Virgin" by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert is an engraving after a composition by Peter Paul Rubens, depicting the biblical scene of the marriage between the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph. This work exemplifies the collaboration between Rubens and Bolswert, where the latter translated Rubens' dynamic and emotive style into the medium of print, thus broadening the reach of Rubens' compositions during the Baroque period.

"The Marriage of the Virgin" by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, after Peter Paul Rubens, is an engraving that captures the dynamic composition and dramatic expressiveness characteristic of Rubens' style. The work features intricate detailing and a balanced arrangement of figures, emphasizing the solemnity and sacred nature of the matrimonial ceremony depicted.