Mary must choose from several suitors. Joseph's stick blossoms and this is seen as a sign from God. A dove (the Holy Spirit) emerges from the stick. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a six-part series with scenes from the life of the Holy Family, Joseph's rod in bloom Cvm B. Virgine Desponsatio Scenes from the life of the Holy Family , print maker: Theodoor Galle, (possibly), publisher: Theodoor Galle, (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1581 - 1633, paper, engraving, w 54 mm × h 90 mm

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