Promise to wed; period of preparation before marriage

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The betrothal of the Virgin. Engraving by G. Longhi, 1820, after Raphael, 1504.

The betrothal of the Virgin. Chromolithograph by W. Greve after Fattorini after Lorenzo da Viterbo, 1469.

A French soldier returning from the American War of Independence is rewarded with the Order of Saint Louis and the hand of a rich man's daughter as his bride. Line engraving by J.J. Avril, 1784, after P.A. Wille.

The betrothal of the Virgin and Saint Joseph, with filigree border. Coloured cut paper work.

Betrothal of Tametomo and Shiranui-hime before her father, Aso Tadakuni. Colour woodcut by Kuniyoshi, 1849/1852.

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Betrothal

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Images referencing Betrothal

Works from the collections

The betrothal of the Virgin and Saint Joseph, with filigree border. Coloured cut paper work.

The betrothal of the Virgin. Engraving by G. Longhi, 1820, after Raphael, 1504.

The betrothal of the Virgin. Chromolithograph by W. Greve after Fattorini after Lorenzo da Viterbo, 1469.

Betrothal of Tametomo and Shiranui-hime before her father, Aso Tadakuni. Colour woodcut by Kuniyoshi, 1849/1852.

A French soldier returning from the American War of Independence is rewarded with the Order of Saint Louis and the hand of a rich man's daughter as his bride. Line engraving by J.J. Avril, 1784, after P.A. Wille.