TheOldMastersPrintsThe Wedding at Cana by Paolo Veronese: meaning, location and key facts
The Wedding at Cana is an oil on canvas by Paolo Veronese, painted in 1563. It measures 677 × 994 cm and is held at the Louvre, Paris.
Key facts
| Artist | Paolo Veronese |
|---|---|
| Date | 1563 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 677 × 994 cm (height × width) |
| Museum | Louvre, Paris |
| Style | Venetian School |
| Data source | Wikidata (Q185255) · Wikipedia |
What it shows
Jesus, his mother and his disciples attend a wedding at Cana, where he turns water into wine, his first miracle according to the Gospel of John. Veronese sets it as a 16th-century Venetian banquet with more than a hundred figures, classical architecture and sumptuous clothing.
In the centre a group of musicians plays for the guests; according to tradition, Veronese portrayed himself among them with Titian, Tintoretto and Jacopo Bassano.
Did you know?
- It was painted in 1562-1563 for the refectory of the monastery of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice.
- Napoleon’s troops took it to Paris in 1797, cut into pieces; it was not returned in 1815 but exchanged for a painting by Le Brun.
- At 6.77 × 9.94 metres, it is the largest painting in the Louvre.
Where to see the original
The Wedding at Cana is at the Louvre, Paris. Works are sometimes lent to exhibitions or taken down for restoration, so it is worth checking the museum’s website before you go.
Which print size to choose
The print keeps the proportions of the original: if they differ from the paper, the painting is centred with a white border and never cropped. More details in our size guide.
| A4 (21 × 29.7 cm) | shelves, desks and gallery walls |
|---|---|
| A3 (29.7 × 42 cm) | bedrooms, hallways and small walls |
| A2 (42 × 59.4 cm) | above a sideboard, chest of drawers or headboard |
Prints are made to order in the Czech Republic and reach the EU in 3 to 8 days, with no customs. Canvases are made in the USA and take about 2 to 3 weeks, with EU VAT included in the price.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Wedding at Cana?
- The original is held at the Louvre, Paris.
- How big is The Wedding at Cana?
- The original painting measures 677 × 994 cm (height × width).
- Who painted The Wedding at Cana and when?
- It was painted by Paolo Veronese in 1563.
- Can I hang a reproduction of The Wedding at Cana at home?
- Yes. The work is in the public domain, so it can be freely reproduced. We offer it as a matte print in A4, A3, A2 (from €18.99) and as a ready-to-hang canvas (from €64.99), with free shipping to the EU.
Updated 21 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Message us through the shop and we will fix it.
