Matrimony Collection

The Little White Chapel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Meoto-Iwa (Wedded Rocks), two rocks considered to be male and female and joined in matrimony by shimenawa (sacred ropes), renewed in a special festival each year, Futami, Ise-Shima, Chubu

The Bride and Groom. Artist: Wain, Louis (1860-1939)
The Bride and Groom. Private Collection

The Wedding Dance, (oil on panel)
827654 The Wedding Dance, (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 34.6x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wedding Dance. Pieter Brueghel the Younger (c. 1564-1638)

Wedded, 1882. Artist: Leighton, Frederic, 1st Baron Leighton (1830-1896)
Wedded, 1882. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Source Size = 3765 x 2509
Bulgaria, a Marriage Procession: the Bridegroom Sending Presents to the Bride

Dogs Get Married
Two dogs are joined in holy matrimony by a dog in holy orders (who is doubtless wearing a dog collar beneath his robes) late 19th century

Japanese Wedding Ceremony series - Bride and Parents-in-Law. The bride performing a rite of drinking sake with her husbands parents in order to express the true heart of loving each other tenderly as

Japanese Wedding Ceremony series - Drinking Sake
Japanese Wedding Ceremony - Bride and Bridegroom each drink Sake nine times to fasten the ties of matrimony - the most important ritual act in marriage. Date: circa 1910s

Late Victorian Wedding party
A superb photograph of late Victorian Wedding party focusing on the bridal group. All show perfect serious face expressions, in keeping with the formality of the occasion (it seems!). Date: circa 1895

Traditional Thai marriage, Bangkok area, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Marriage of Louis de France (1682-1712), duke of Bourgogne with Marie Adelaide de Savoie
XIR164724 Marriage of Louis de France (1682-1712), duke of Bourgogne with Marie Adelaide de Savoie (1685-1712) in the Royal Chapel of Versailles, December 1694

Illustration depicting the acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1869 (engraving)
5616421 Illustration depicting the acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1869 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving)
5616420 The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving)
5616345 The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Before the marriage, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
BAL364941 Before the marriage, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Tselebrovski, Pyotr Ivanovich (1859-1921); Regional Museum of History and Art, Murom; (add.info.: A young woman kneels)

The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving)
5616418 The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration depicting the acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving)
5616415 Illustration depicting the acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The acceptation of a proposal for marriage
5616424 The acceptation of a proposal for marriage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the acceptance of a proposal for marriage. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration depicting an interrupted proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving)
5616419 Illustration depicting an interrupted proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a Republican wedding during the French Revolution, 18th century
5309135 Engraving depicting a Republican wedding during the French Revolution, 18th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Republican wedding during the French Revolution)

A friend helping
5616426 A friend helping; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a friend helping a friend write a proposal. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1882); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving)
5616320 The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (lithograph)
5616319 The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (lithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A family wedding breakfast, 1884 (engraving)
5616323 A family wedding breakfast, 1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Wedding dinner, 1812
1574943 The Wedding dinner, 1812; (add.info.: The Wedding dinner, or, Moses and the magistrate. A satire on the attendance of the Lord Mayor at the wedding dinner of Moses Abrahams and Elizabeth)

The Ill matched Couple, ca 1530. Creator: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
The Ill matched Couple, ca 1530. Found in the Collection of the National Gallery, Prague.

Before the Wedding Night. Creator: Cleve, Marten van, the Elder (1520-1570)
Before the Wedding Night. Private Collection

Greek Wedding, c.1720-c.1737. Creator: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Greek Wedding, c.1720-c.1737

Armenian Wedding, 1720-1737. Creator: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Armenian Wedding, 1720-1737

Wedding procession on the Bosphorus, c.1720-c.1737. Creator: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Wedding procession on the Bosphorus, c.1720-c.1737

Latinus Offering his Daughter Lavinia to Aeneas in Matrimony, 1753-1754. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Latinus Offering his Daughter Lavinia to Aeneas in Matrimony, 1753-1754

The Wedding of Alexander and Roxana (?), 1678-1681. Creators: Arnold Houbraken, Gerard de Lairesse
The Wedding of Alexander and Roxana (?), 1678-1681

Presentation of Gifts to the Bride, Mid of 16th century. Creator: Cleve, Marten van, the Elder (1520-1570)
Presentation of Gifts to the Bride, Mid of 16th century. Private Collection

Russian Wedding, 19th century. Creator: Kaufmann, D. (active End of the 19th cen.)
Russian Wedding, 19th century. Private Collection

The engagement. Creator: Leyden, Lucas, van (1489/94-1533)
The engagement. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The Ill matched Couple, 16th century. Creator: Massys (Matsys), Jan (1510-1575)
The Ill matched Couple, 16th century. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Wedding procession on the Rhine, ca 1860. Creator: Kindler, Albert (1833-1876)
Wedding procession on the Rhine, ca 1860. Private Collection

Esquisse pour l'église Sainte-Elisabeth : Les sept Sacrements, 1844. Creator: Paul Jourdy
Esquisse pour l'eglise Sainte-Elisabeth : Les sept Sacrements, 1844. The seven sacraments. The sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation

The Bringing of the Rods to the Temple (From the cycles of The Life of the Blessed... 1304-1306)
The Bringing of the Rods to the Temple (From the cycles of The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary), 1304-1306. Found in the collection of the Cappella degli Scrovegni, Padua

Marriage of the Virgin. Study for the composition in Notre-Dame-de-Lorette church, c1833

Wedding Procession (From the cycles of The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary), 1304-1306. Found in the collection of the Cappella degli Scrovegni, Padua

The Marriage of the Virgin, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1504. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The Marriage of the Virgin, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1504. Private Collection

The Marriage of the Virgin, ca 1400. Creator: Tommaso del Mazza (Maestro di Santa Verdiana) (active 1377-1392)
The Marriage of the Virgin, ca 1400. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

The Marriage of the Virgin, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1504. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The Marriage of the Virgin, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1504. Private Collection

The Marriage of the Virgin, ca 1400. Creator: Tommaso del Mazza (Maestro di Santa Verdiana) (active 1377-1392)
The Marriage of the Virgin, ca 1400. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Marriage a la Mode. Plate V: The Bagnio, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode. Plate V: The Bagnio, 1745. Private Collection

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"Matrimony: Celebrating Love and Union in Art" The Little White Chapel stands as a symbol of eternal love, where countless couples have embarked on their journey of matrimony. In Louis Wain's painting, "The Bride and Groom, " the artist captures the joyous moment when two souls become one in holy matrimony. Meoto-Iwa, known as the Wedded Rocks, represents the unbreakable bond between husband and wife in Japanese folklore—a testament to the strength of matrimony. Frederic Leighton's masterpiece "Wedded" depicts a couple united in marriage, showcasing the beauty and sanctity found within this sacred union. Even our furry friends understand the significance of matrimony; just like humans, Dogs Get Married too. The Japanese Wedding Ceremony series portrays various customs such as honoring parents-in-law or drinking sake—an intricate tapestry woven into every aspect of matrimonial celebration. Transporting us back to Victorian times, Late Victorian Wedding party paintings reveal elaborate ceremonies that marked an era defined by tradition and grandeur. Traditional Thai marriage customs showcase vibrant colors and joyful festivities—embracing cultural diversity while celebrating unity through matrimony. Leonardo da Vinci's "The Marriage of the Virgin" immortalizes Mary and Joseph's union—a timeless representation of divine blessings upon earthly marriages throughout history. Witnessing royal unions like that between Louis de France (1682-1712) and Marie Adelaide de Savoie reminds us that even amidst power struggles, love finds its way into noble hearts through matrimonial bonds.