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Before the Wedding Night. Creator: Cleve, Marten van, the Elder (1520-1570)
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Before the Wedding Night. Creator: Cleve, Marten van, the Elder (1520-1570)
Before the Wedding Night. Private Collection
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Affianced Betrothal Betrothed Bride Bridegroom Cleve Early Netherlandish Art Engaged To Be Married Groom Lovers Luck Marten Van Matrimony Tenderness The Netherlands Wedding Wedding Night Wedlock
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Before the Wedding Night
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is a captivating and tender oil on wood painting by the renowned Early Netherlandish artist, Marten van Cleve the Elder (1520-1570). This exquisite work of art, now part of a private collection, depicts an intimate moment between an affianced couple on the eve of their wedding night. The bride, with her delicate features and gentle expression, gazes lovingly into the eyes of her betrothed, who tenderly holds her hand. The couple's tenderness and mutual affection are palpable, as they bask in the warmth and anticipation of their impending union. The painting, a fine example of Early Netherlandish art, is imbued with a sense of luck and good fortune, as the couple stands on the brink of matrimony. The soft lighting and muted colors add to the serene and romantic atmosphere, creating a timeless and enchanting image. Marten van Cleve the Elder, a master of genre painting, expertly captures the essence of love and the beauty of the human experience in this exquisite work. "Before the Wedding Night" is a testament to the power of love and the joy and anticipation that comes with the promise of a new beginning. This painting is a precious treasure, a reminder of the tenderness and beauty of the human experience, and a celebration of the institution of marriage.
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