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The Matchmaker
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The Matchmaker

Reinier van Persijn · 1623 - 1668 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A young woman (la Segnora) is embraced by a young soldier (le Soldat). An old procuress (la Vieille) looks on. In the French inscription the different figures speak.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printmarriage brokercouple of lovers
Credit lineDe koppelaarster. 1623 - 1668. Reinier van Persijn. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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