The Ill-matched Pair, by Matsys (1566)

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Title

The Ill-matched Pair, by Matsys (1566)

Creator

Matsys, Jan (1509-1575)

Date

1566

Description

Original title: "Ongelijk paar" ("Unequal couple" or "The Ill-matched Pair").

In the painting, a young woman is seen in the arms of an old man, while another woman on the right acts as maid. On the left is an old woman looking at the couple, who acts as a procuress for the young woman.

Format

Oil on panel.
Dimensions: 97 × 134 cm

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