In the Old Testament days, Jewish marriages happened in stages. First came the betrothal. At this ceremony, the couple gave their consent. They were now considered truly married. However, they need to spend time away from each other to learn from older Jewish Couple How to be good Jewish Spouses. This could be seen as all the husbands are on Joseph’s side and all the wives are at Mary’s side. The two gave their consent to each other therefore within the Holy Family, the sanctity of marriage and family is fully protected.

 In the painting, we could see Two hands reaching Mary and Joseph behind the priest. The priest is a representation of God. God is making Mary and Joseph be husband and wife for them to take care of his Child. At the Top of the painting: there are three figures the reminisce the number "3". this Indicate that God is above all and the source of all light and indicates the Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  below there are 3 faces of an angel barely Visible, they could be the 3 Theological Virtues, Faith Hope and Love, and those are a sign of what is coming the future: Jesus.