Wedding Dinner

genre

Jacob van Hasselt painted this work to celebrate the marriage of his sister Grietje Hermans van Hasselt to Jochum Berntsen van Haecken in the Buurkerk in Utrecht on 15 May 1638. Van Hasselt painted himself standing behind the bride. Sumptuous pies and sweets suitable for this festive occasion are spread out on the table.

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About the Artist

Jacob Gerritsz. van Hasselt

1598 – 1674

Dutch painter, active in Utrecht. His subjects were portraits and architecture. No other biographical data are available about him.

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