Artwork
The Wedding at Cana
The Wedding at Cana is a paint painting by the Mannerist artist Jan Swart van Groningen. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
The Wedding at Cana is a painting by Jan Swart van Groningen, created around 1550. It is a work of religious art executed in paint.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a wedding feast with Jesus at its center, surrounded by guests enjoying food and conversation. A servant pours wine into a jug in the foreground, while a dog lies nearby.
Technique & Style
The scene is characterized by a strong contrast between light and dark, a technique known as chiaroscuro. A stone archway in the background adds to the sense of occasion.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Swart van Groningen (1490–1563) was an artist, born in Groningen.
