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The wedding of Mary and Joseph, although not mentioned in the Gospels, is a common theme in Christian art. Mary, after being educated in the temple together with her virgin companions, at the age of twelve (in some sources fourteen) must leave the sacred place to return home and get married. The young woman still wants to dedicate her life to worship and convinces the high priest to question the divine will. Thus, each of the suitors is asked to hand over a stick. Mary would be given in marriage to the one who handed over the longest rod. Thus, twelve sticks are collected next to the altar, corresponding to the representatives of the twelve lineages of Israel. Even the elderly widower Joseph, already a father, brings his rod which miraculously blossoms. Joseph is therefore chosen in the belief of a divine indication. The very lively scene is depicted inside the temple, crowded with figures; some are observing or participating in the celebration, others are busy with other occupations. In the centre, the priest, between Mary and Joseph who holds the flowering rod in his left hand, taking the right hands of the two spouses, unites them in marriage. On the far left, compressed under the arch of the lunette, a man can be recognised who is supported by a crutch and on the opposite side a seated woman holding two children in her arms.