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Greek Wedding
Jean Baptiste Vanmour, c. 1720 - c. 1737
A Greek bride sits on a low platform, surrounded by family and friends. Her mother and mother-in-law welcome visitors. The bride receives gifts of gold jewellery and sumptuous cloth from her guests. In keeping with sumptuary laws (dress codes), the women do not wear veils inside the house. It is impossible to distinguish between the Greek and Turkish women based on their indoor attire.
- Artwork typepainting
- Object numberSK-A-2002
- Dimensionsheight 55.5 cm x width 90 cm
- Physical characteristicsoil on canvas