Artwork
Marriage at Cana
Marriage at Cana is a print by Charles-Nicolas Cochin. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This print on paper, created in 1750 by Charles-Nicolas Cochin (II), depicts a scene from the biblical story of the Marriage at Cana.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a crowded gathering in a grand hall with a balcony, referencing the biblical story where Jesus performs his first miracle by turning water into wine. A small dog is visible in the lower left corner, amidst the figures.
Technique & Style
The composition is based on a work by Paolo Veronese, and Cochin's print captures the intricate details of the scene, including the ornate architecture with columns, arches, and a distant church steeple.
History & Provenance
The print is an example of 18th-century reproductive printmaking, with institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum holding similar works.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles-Nicolas Cochin was a French engraver, designer, writer, and art critic. To distinguish him from his father of the same name, he is variously called Charles-Nicolas Cochin le Jeune, Charles-Nicolas Cochin le…
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