Matchmaker Collection

Love to sell, 1623. Creator: Gertner, Christoph (1575/80-after 1623)
Love to sell, 1623. Private Collection

Matchmaker and bride. Kachinki, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Matchmaker and bride. Kachinki, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

A Valentine Eve cocktail party held by Heather Jenner, wife of Stephen Potter, who runs a Marriage Bureau. Present are many of Londons most eligible bachelors and bachelor girls

Heather Jenner, head of the Marriage Bureau at 124 New Bond Street, London. 24th February 1958

March of London matchmakers protesting against halfpenny tax on every box of matches, 1871 (wood engraving)
3245400 March of London matchmakers protesting against halfpenny tax on every box of matches, 1871 (wood engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Merry Company in a Park, 1614 (oil on panel)
5672007 Merry Company in a Park, 1614 (oil on panel) by Velde, Esaias I van de (1587-1630); 28x39.8 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Cupid stealing a womans heart to give it to a man, love poem (colour litho)
6031998 Cupid stealing a womans heart to give it to a man, love poem (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le jeune homme et l entremeteuse Painting by Michael Sweert (Michiel Sweert
JLJ4573183 Le jeune homme et l entremeteuse Painting by Michael Sweert (Michiel Sweert, 1624-1664) 17th century by Sweerts, Michael (1618-64); Louvre, Paris

Domestic Life in Russia, "The Matchmaker"(engraving)
1050050 Domestic Life in Russia, " The Matchmaker" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Domestic Life in Russia, " The Matchmaker")

Interview between Pope Gregoire IV (died 844) and Louis I the Pious or the Debonnaire
XEE4160786 Interview between Pope Gregoire IV (died 844) and Louis I the Pious or the Debonnaire (778-840), in 833, in order to settle the dispute between the king and his sons, Lothaire

Marriage tasting ceremony at Ecaussinnes-Lalaing, Belgium. The village holds a match-making day every year, love seekers were welcomed with a banner " Welcome all bachelors

Couple with Matchmaker, c. 1750. Creator: Platzer, Johann Georg (1704-1761)
Couple with Matchmaker, c. 1750. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Matchmakers Demo - 1871
THE MATCHMAKERS PROCESSION This demonstration in London against working conditions led to reforms, but also to charges of police brutality Date: May 1871

Amparo Rivelles, Spanish actress during the performance of La Celestina beside Adriana Ozores in the role of Melibea directed by Adolfo Marsillach in 1989

La Celestina wakes Melibea, engraving in La Celestina by Fernando de Rojas, published in 1883

La Celestina, 1883, engraving with the Celestina making a spell

La Celestina, 1883, engraving with Calixto and Melibea under the tree

The Seducer, 1891. Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
The Seducer, 1891. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod

Procuress Group three people right matchmaker
The Procuress, Group of three people: on the right a matchmaker, in the middle a young man with a coin and on the left a smiling young woman with a lute

The Matchmaker With Her Goods. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Shakespeare - Troilus and Cressida - Pandarus (to Cressida): O brave Troilus? - look well upon him, niece. circa 1830

The Matchmaker - eyeing up another match with a client
The Matchmaker - A stern woman in classic late Victorian garb suggesting a suitable match (passing in the back of a motor car) to her young male client... Date: 1912

Domestic Life in Russia, the Matchmaker. Love, Matchmaking, Romance, Romantic, Marriage, Relationship

Matchmaker, copy after Dirck van Baburen, after 1623

The Go-Between, 1780 (oil on canvas)
XIR165572 The Go-Between, 1780 (oil on canvas) by Schall, Jean-Frederic (1752-1825); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Strasbourg, France; French, out of copyright

The Paternal Admonition sometimes called The Matchmaker, c1654. Oil on canvas. Gerard Terborch (1617-1681) Dutch genre painter. Fabric of the girls dress typical of the artists painting of textiles

Domestic Life In Russia, The Matchmaker. Love, Matchmaking, Romance, Romantic, Marriage, Relationship

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"Matchmaker: Uniting Hearts Across Time and Cultures" In the realm of love, the art of matchmaking has transcended eras and continents. From Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida to a Valentine Eve cocktail party hosted by Heather Jenner, this age-old practice continues to weave its enchanting spell. Heather Jenner, renowned head of the Marriage Bureau at 124 New Bond Street in London, epitomizes the modern-day matchmaker. With her expertise and intuition, she orchestrates connections that defy logic and ignite sparks of passion. But matchmaking is not a recent phenomenon; it stretches back through history. Even in 1871, London matchmakers took to the streets in protest against a halfpenny tax on every box of matches. Their determination mirrored Cupid's unwavering commitment to bringing hearts together. The merry company depicted in an oil painting from 1614 captures the joyous atmosphere surrounding matchmaking gatherings throughout time. Love permeates every brushstroke as couples revel under nature's embrace. Cupid himself plays his mischievous role as he steals a woman's heart only to bestow it upon another man – an act immortalized in a captivating love poem rendered with vibrant lithography. Such is the power wielded by those who dare play cupid's game. Even artists like Michael Sweert have been captivated by this timeless theme. In his painting "Le jeune homme et l'entremeteuse, " he portrays a young man seeking guidance from an intermediary – highlighting how matchmakers have long served as conduits for romance. Across borders, cultures intertwine their own unique traditions with matchmaking rituals. An engraving depicting domestic life in Russia showcases "The Matchmaker" herself facilitating connections amidst bustling streets filled with hope and anticipation. History reveals intriguing encounters between influential figures too; Pope Gregoire IV engaging in conversation with Louis I the Pious or Debonnaire demonstrates how even leaders sought the counsel of matchmakers to navigate matters of the heart.