Sujet
Ceremonial part of a marriage known as Beilagers.
Légende
Ceremonial part of a marriage known as Beilagers, mostly used in Germany from the middle ages to the 19th century. A Bishop would bless the marriage bed with the newly wed couple in it, in front of witnesses. After a 15th century woodcut. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.
Date
1909
Crédit
Photo12/UIG/Universal History Archive
Notre référence
UMG23A64_303
Model release
Non
Property release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
56,9Mo (3,3Mo) / 33,5cm x 42,5cm / 3956 x 5024 (300dpi)