Allegorical representation on the occasion of the marriage of Johanna Pauw and Ysbrand Vincent in Amsterdam in 1726, Allegorical representation on the occasion of the marriage of Johanna Pauw and Ysbrand Vincent. On top of a wine barrel sits a peacock, with Amor on its back. The peacock refers to the name of the wife. The winter-clad figure, trying to set ice blocks on fire, refers to the husband's first name Ysbrand and his mother's name Yver (From the French word for winter: hiver). The central scene is surrounded by ornaments and vines. At the top the initials of the couple and a banderole
Allegorical representation on the occasion of the marriage of Johanna Pauw and Ysbrand Vincent in Amsterdam in 1726, Allegorical representation on the occasion of the marriage of Johanna Pauw and Ysbrand Vincent. On top of a wine barrel sits a peacock, with Amor on its back. The peacock refers to the name of the wife. The winter-clad figure, trying to set ice blocks on fire, refers to the husband's first name Ysbrand and his mother's name Yver (From the French word for winter: hiver). The central scene is surrounded by ornaments and vines. At the top the initials of the couple and a banderole with the motto: Virtus sine Superbia, et Voluptas Sine Libidine, Animos Aeternis Flammis Accendent., print maker: Bernard Picart, (mentioned on object), after own design by: Bernard Picart, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1726, paper, etching, engraving, height 123 mm × width 152 mm
Size: 4484px × 3560px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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