Ill-matched Lovers 1525

"Ill-matched Lovers" is a painting by Northern Renaissance artist Quentin Matsys, created in 1525. The painting portrays an older man, likely a wealthy merchant, attempting to woo a younger woman who seems uninterested and possibly disgusted. The presence of a jester at the bottom of the composition further hints at the absurdity of the situation, highlighting the theme of superficiality in love and marriage. This painting is a perfect example of Matsys's characteristic style and social commentary, capturing the realities of 16th-century life.