Curatorial Notes
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?
Artwork Identification
Title A Bridal Couple
Title (PT) Um casal nupcial
Title (ES) Una pareja nupcial
Artist Unknown Artist
Date c. 1470
Work Type Painting
Location & Collection
Institution Cleveland Museum of Art
Source View Museum Page
License Creative Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0
