# The Marriage of the Virgin \(detail\)

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## Artwork

- Artist: [NICCOLÒ DI BUONACCORSO](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/niccol-di-buonaccorso-r62f7be8e2bef55>)
- Date: 1351-1400
- Technique: Egg tempera on wood

## Commentary

The Marriage of the Virgin \(detail\) c. 1380 Egg tempera on wood National Gallery, London A priest stands between Joseph and the Virgin, bringing their hands together in marriage. Joseph is placing a ring on a finger of the Virgin&#39;s right hand; in the other hand she holds a book in a red bag decorated with white dots. Joseph holds a rod that has blossomed in the form of green leaves, and a white dove.

## Related artworks

- [Coronation of the Virgin](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/niccol-di-buonaccorso-r62f7be8e2bef55/coronation-of-the-virgin-r510b95985b096a>)
- [Presentation of the Virgin at the Temple](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/niccol-di-buonaccorso-r62f7be8e2bef55/presentation-of-the-virgin-at-the-temple-r13ec74226a02cc>)
- [The Marriage of the Virgin](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/niccol-di-buonaccorso-r62f7be8e2bef55/the-marriage-of-the-virgin-rda2fad41953f5a>)
- [Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/niccol-di-buonaccorso-r62f7be8e2bef55/virgin-and-child-enthroned-with-saints-rd076bcb0bfe4b0>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)