Matchmaker, by Bordalo Pinheiro (1900, c.)

Matchmaker, by Bordalo Pinheiro (1900, c.)
Matchmaker, by Bordalo Pinheiro (1900, c.)
Matchmaker, by Bordalo Pinheiro (1900, c.)

Title

Matchmaker, by Bordalo Pinheiro (1900, c.)

Creator

Bordalo Pinheiro, Rafael (1846-1905)

Date

1900, c.

Description

Original title: Alcoviteira ("Matchmaker").

Modern plastic figure based on artist and designer Bordalo Pinheiro's drawings. It is based on the tradition of Gil Vicente's play Auto das barcas do inferno (16th century),
in which a matchmaker called Brizida Vaz, which is considered to be directly inspired by La Celestina.

Language

Portuguese

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