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Allegory of Marriage
Gillis van Breen (mentioned on object), c. 1595 - c. 1610
In the early 17th century, love, courtship, and music went together. House concerts were the preferable social venue for young people to meet. A gentleman might have been invited to an afternoon or evening concert to meet a young lady. Under the supervision of her parents, playing instrumental music and singing became an opportunity to find a suitable spouse.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-1902-A-22415
- Dimensionsheight 261 mm x width 192 mm
- Physical characteristicsgravure