De parabel van de koninklijke bruiloft
1503
Medium
paper
Dimensions
176; 142
About this artwork
Zes scènes in één landschap uit de parabel van de koninklijke bruiloft.
Art Historical Context
### De Parabel van de Koninklijke Bruiloft (The Parable of the Royal Wedding) Created in 1503 by the enigmatic Master of Delft, a gifted anonymous artist from the early Netherlandish tradition, this delicate drawing on paper measures just 176 mm by 142 mm—small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Likely intended for a devotional book or private study, its intimate scale invites close contemplation. The work illustrates the biblical Parable of the Wedding Banquet from Matthew 22, where a king prepares a lavish feast for his son's wedding, only to face rejection from invited guests, leading...
About the Artist
Master of Delft · 1460–1560
Comment on works: Religious