No. 1957.—THE MARRIAGE AT CANA

(Les Noces de Cana)

The scene takes place in a richly appointed chamber, which on the

left side looks out on to the Place du Saint-Sang at Bruges. The

Bride is seated on the farther side of the table; towards the left

the Virgin bows her head in the direction of the Christ. In the

left-hand corner of the composition kneels the Donor, wearing the

costume of a Provost of the Company of the Holy Blood; on the right

kneels the Female Donor. Guests and servants variously disposed

complete the picture.

Painted in oil on panel.

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