Allegorical wedding scene, of a draped female accompanied by 3 other women and lead to a circular altar by Cupid, her hand clasped by Hercules. Truth holds up a mirror, while a helmeted Minerva bearing a shield spears a fallen figure holding a snake and serpent. Near the altar stands a bearded priest and his attendants
Alternative Title:
To the most noble the Marquis of Granby and his fair Marchioness
Description:
Title from British Museum catalogue., Place of publication from that of the magazine., Date of publication from text above image; the same print is dated 1 April 1776 in the British Museum catalogue., "London mag., Feby. 1776"--Above image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Plate mark indistinguishable at lower edge.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Rutland, Charles Manners, Duke of, 1754-1787, Cupid (Roman deity), and Hercules (Roman mythological character)
