Blinde koppelaar en juffrouw 1641

"Blinde koppelaar en juffrouw" (1641) is an etching by Crispijn van de Passe (II) (1597-1670) currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. This print features two separate portraits, one of a man and one of a woman, in oval frames. The man, holding a stick, is depicted with a blindfold, suggesting he is a matchmaker who cannot see the truth. The woman, adorned in a fashionable dress, appears to be looking down, perhaps in thought or disapproval of the matchmaker's actions. This etching is an example of 17th century Dutch realism, with its attention to detail and portrayal of everyday life, and provides insight into the societal norms and concerns of the time.