Gerard Terborch
1617–1681 · Dutch · 30 artworks
BaroqueSatin-like fabric depictionIntimate genre scenesPsychological portraitureSubtle lightingDetailed interiors
artist bio
Gerard ter Borch was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his genre scenes and portraits, which offer a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy middle class. He excelled in capturing the textures of fabrics and the nuances of human interaction, making him a master of detail and psychological insight.
what you'll learn
Studying Terborch's work allows students to understand the details of Baroque painting, including the use of light and shadow to create depth, and the importance of capturing realistic textures. Students can also learn about the social customs and material culture of the Dutch Golden Age.
related: Johannes Vermeer, Pieter de Hooch, Gabriel Metsu
30 artworks
Woman at a Mirror
1650
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The Violinist
1665
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Officer Writing a Letter
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Dispatch
1657
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The Suitor's Visit
1658
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Man Offering a Woman Coins
1663
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The Flea-Catcher (Boy with his Dog)
1655
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The Swearing of the Oath of Ratification of the Treaty of Munster
1648
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Mother Combing the Hair of Her Child
1653
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Card Players
1650
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The Letter
1662
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A Lady Reading a Letter
1662
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The Concert: Singer and Theorbo Player
1657
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Woman Washing Hands
1655
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Portrait of a Man Reading
1675
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Curiosity
1654
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The Lute Player
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A Guard Room Interior With A Soldier Blowing Smoke In The Face Of His Sleeping Companion
1653
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Messenger
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The Message
1660
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Portrait of a Young Man
1670
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Lady at her Toilette
1660
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Helena van der Schalcke as a Child
1648
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The Music Party
1670
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The Knifegrinder's Family
1655
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Woman Writing A Letter
1655
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Memorial Portrait of Moses ter Borch
1668
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The Concert
1675
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A Young Woman Playing a Theorbo to Two Men
1668
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Woman Drinking Wine
1657
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