A Bridal Couple
Southern Germany, 15th century · c. 1470 · Cleveland Museum of Art
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This painting depicting a recently married aristocratic couple is filled with symbolism. The various floral elements represent love and fertility, while the colors of their clothes suggest not only their relationship but also chastity, love, and modesty. What details might you choose to symbolize a young couple in love? This painting inspired internationally renowned Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho to write a piece of music titled "Orion" after she visited the museum.
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Details
- Maker
- Southern Germany, 15th century
- Date
- c. 1470
- Medium
- oil on panel
- Dimensions
- Framed: 77.5 x 51 x 8.1 cm (30 1/2 x 20 1/16 x 3 3/16 in.); Unframed: 62.3 x 36.5 cm (24 1/2 x 14 3/8 in.)
- Place of origin
- Southern Germany
- Held by
- Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · Not on view
- Credit line
- Delia E. Holden and L. E. Holden Funds
Image: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0
Shown in
- Object in Focus: A Bridal CoupleMar 12, 2002 – May 12, 2002
- The Silver Jubilee ExhibitionJun 23, 1941 – Sep 28, 1941
- Masterpieces of Art from the New York and San Francisco World's FairsFeb 7, 1940 – Mar 7, 1940
- The Twentieth Anniversary Exhibition: The Official Art Exhibit of the Great Lakes ExpositionJun 26, 1936 – Oct 4, 1936