Af alle Gerard Ter Borch's malerier er The Concert (1675) det mest berømte; det hænger på Staatliche Museen zu Berlin i Berlin. Lige efter følger Lady at her Toilette (1660) og Burgomaster Jan van Duren (1666). Blandt de 285 værker af Gerard Ter Borch i vores katalog er disse 100 de mest fejrede, hver vist med sin dato, sit museum og sin historie.
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In the quiet, sun-drenched corners of seventeenth-century Holland, Gerard ter Borch captured moments that felt both profoundly ordinary and eternally significant. His masterpiece, The Concert, serves as a breathtaking window into the domestic tranquility of the Dutch Golden Age. This is not a painting of grand historical battles or mythological epodes; rather, it is an intimate invitation into a private sanctuary. As we gaze upon the scene, we find ourselves…
To gaze upon Gerard ter Borch's depiction, Lady at her Toilette, is to step directly into the softly lit drawing rooms of the Dutch Golden Age. This painting transcends a mere portrait; it is an exquisitely composed tableau vivant, capturing a moment suspended in time—a breath held between vanity and connection. The central figure, elegantly draped in blue, commands attention as she regards her reflection, yet her focus seems to…
In the quiet, dignified atmosphere of the Dutch Golden Age, few portraits capture the essence of civic authority and personal grace as masterfully as Gerard ter Borch’s Burgomaster Jan van Duren. Painted in 1666, this work is far more than a mere photographic precursor; it is a meticulously crafted window into the refined world of seventeenth-century Deventer. As the viewer encounters the subject, there is an immediate sense of meeting…
The work before us is Gallant Conversation (The Paternal Admonition), a significant creation by the Dutch artist Gerard ter Borch. Painted in 1654, this oil on canvas represents a refined moment in the history of Dutch genre painting. It captures a specific type of domesticity that was central to the artistic developments of the Dutch Golden Age.
A young girl, Helena van der Schalcke, occupies the center of this oil on panel painting. She wears a white silk dress that features lace at the neckline and sleeves, along with small bows. A large gold necklace rests against her chest. In her hands, she holds a red carnation and a small wicker bag or purse. Her hair is pulled back into a bun. The girl's gaze is directed…
Gerard ter Borch’s “The Music Lesson,” painted around 1670, is not merely a depiction of a musical scene; it's a profound exploration of human connection, quiet contemplation, and the subtle dance between instruction and absorption. This small-scale masterpiece, now residing within The Art Institute of Chicago, offers an intimate glimpse into a private moment, revealing layers of psychological depth rarely found in Dutch genre paintings of its era. Ter Borch’s…
A single woman, Neeltje van der Cruysse, occupies the center of a quiet, shadowed room. She stands with a dignity that feels heavy, anchored by the voluminous folds of her dark gown. The fabric, a deep black silk or satin, catches the light in sharp, sudden glints, revealing the meticulous labor required to weave such luxury. Her collar and cuffs are a stark, brilliant white, cutting through the somber tones…
A single stream of liquid descends from a metallic jug, catching the light as it falls into a glass. This small, focused movement anchors a room held in deep shadow. A young woman sits in profile, her body angled toward the left, her hands steady in the act of pouring. She wears a white chemise beneath a greyish-brown bodice, her dark headpiece framing a face caught in a moment of…
A Moment of Interrupted Silence Rural Postman1654 unfolds within a quiet, intimate interior, where the air seems heavy with the weight of unspoken news. A woman sits in the foreground, her attention anchored to a letter held in her hands, while a man stands nearby, his presence a silent witness to her reading. The composition finds a delicate balance between these two figures, positioned on opposite sides of the frame…
A woman sits in a sparse interior, positioned toward the right side of the frame. She is dressed in heavy black garments, likely silk or wool, which create deep folds and shadows across her figure. A white lace cap rests upon her head, and her hands are visible in the light. To the left, a table is draped in a red cloth, providing a sharp contrast to the dark tones…
A single female figure occupies the center of this 1675 oil portrait, presented in a three-quarter length view. She is positioned against a dark, atmospheric background that pushes…
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This formal and dignified full-length portrait, executed in 1639, presents a middle-aged man standing in a poised stance against a neutral, dark, and atmospheric background. The composition is…
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A single man occupies the center of a dark, atmospheric space. He stands in a three-quarter view, his presence defined by the sharp contrast of white linen against…
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The room is dim, swallowed by deep blacks and somber browns, yet a single light source from the upper left pierces the gloom to reveal a private moment.…
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In the quiet intimacy of a seventeenth-century interior, Gerard ter Borch captures a moment that feels remarkably modern in its emotional vulnerability. The Van Moerkerken Family is not…
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A soft, directional light spills into the room, catching the shimmering surface of a white satin gown and the delicate translucency of a glass. The young woman sits…
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The air in the tavern is thick with shadow and the scent of old wood. Three figures lean inward, their bodies forming a tight triangle around a small,…
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In this portrait, we encounter Frederik Bannier in a moment of quiet, dignified stillness. He is positioned centrally, his gaze meeting ours with a directness that suggests a…
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This oil on canvas work, titled Portrait of Willem Marienburg II, was executed by the Dutch artist Gerard ter Borch. Commissioned during the 1660s, the painting captures a…
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The room falls into deep shadow, leaving only the luminous figure of Petronella de Waert to command the space. She stands with a quiet, measured dignity, her gaze…
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Gerard ter Borch’s “Young Woman at Her Toilet with a Maid,” painted circa 1650-51, stands as a quintessential example of Dutch genre painting—a genre that flourished during the…
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In this 1670 oil portrait, we encounter Nicolaes Pancras, a man whose presence commands the space through quiet authority rather than theatrical gesture. Gerard ter Borch captures the…
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A male figure occupies the center of this three-quarter length portrait, positioned against a dark, atmospheric background that transitions into a distant landscape on the right side of…
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This 1679 oil painting presents a three-quarter length portrait of a young woman set against a dark, atmospheric background. The subject is positioned slightly off-center, illuminated by light…
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A Moment of Negotiation: Gerard ter Borch’s “The Ratification of the Treaty of Münster” Gerard ter Borch's "The Ratification of the Treaty of Münster, 15 May 1648" isn’t…
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The portrait presents Adriaan Clant to Stedum in a moment of stillness. Set against a dark, near-black background, the subject emerges from the shadows through a controlled application…
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Gerard Ter Borch's "Portrait of a Young Man," painted around 1670, isn’t merely a depiction of an individual; it’s a carefully constructed tableau of restrained elegance and subtle…
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In the hushed atmosphere of a seventeenth-century Dutch interior, Gerard ter Borch captures a moment that transcends the simple act of reading. His 1675 masterpiece, Portrait of a…
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We are looking at Officer and Trumpeter, an oil on canvas painted by Gerard ter Borch. This work dates to about 1649, a period when the artist was…
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The Composition and Subject A single woman occupies the center of this full-length portrait, positioned slightly off-center against an indeterminate dark background. She is dressed in the attire…
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Gerard ter Borch’s Portrait of Jan van Goyen, executed about 1646, presents a medium close-up of the subject from the chest up. The figure is positioned slightly off-center…
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Gerard ter Borch executed Portrait of a Man as an oil on canvas. This work belongs to the portrait genre, capturing a single subject in a formal composition.…
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In the quiet corners of the seventeenth century, amidst the burgeoning prosperity of the Dutch Republic, there emerged a style of portraiture that sought to capture far more…
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The scene unfolds within a quiet, dimly lit interior where the air feels heavy with the concentration of the players. In this 17th-century Dutch genre painting, titled The…
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Three Men in a Tavern, also known as Three men in a tavern, one taking snuff, is a painting by Gerard ter Borch. The work is traditionally dated…
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The Portrait of Geertruid Marienburg née Assink by the Dutch artist Gerard ter Borch captures a woman of quiet dignity. Painted in 1661, the work presents Geertruid Marienburg,…
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In a dimly lit interior, a young boy and an elderly woman share a moment of domestic stillness. The boy, seen in profile, extends a shallow wooden bowl…
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The Portrait of Adriana van Ruytenburgh, wife of Adriaen Pauw is an oil painting executed by the Dutch artist Gerard ter Borch. This work dates to about 1646.…
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The gaze of the subject meets us in Portrait of a Woman, a work that captures a quiet moment of presence. Created by the Dutch artist Gerard ter…
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The Portrait of Caspar van Kinschot is an intimate oil painting by the Dutch artist Gerard ter Borch. Created about 1646, the work captures the likeness of Caspar…
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The portrait presents Gertruida Assink in a centered, waist-up position, framed within an oval format. She is depicted facing slightly toward the viewer, her gaze steady and her…
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The Duet: Singer and Theorbo Player – A Portrait of Harmonious Collaboration Gerard ter Borch’s *The Duet*, completed in 1669, stands as a remarkable testament to Dutch Golden…
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The work titled Portrait of Gerard ter Borch? is a significant example of 17th-century portraiture. Created by the artist Gerard ter Borch, this oil on canvas captures a…
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De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Gerard Ter Borch | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 Gemäldegalerie |
Berlin | 9 | The Consultation, Card-playing Soldiers, Portrait of a Woman with Fan |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 8 | Burgomaster Jan van Duren, The Van Moerkerken Family, Young Woman at Her Toilet with a Maid |
 Staatliche Museen zu Berlin |
Berlin | 5 | The Concert, A Couple Drinking, Portrait of Gertruida Assink (1602-1679), wife of the mayor of Deventer |
 Rijksmuseum |
Amsterdam | 14 | Helena van der Schalcke as a Child, The Ratification of the Treaty of Münster, 15 May 1648 |
 Hermitage Museum |
Sankt Petersborg | 7 | Rural Postman, Portrait of an Officer |
 Statens Museum for Kunst |
København | 6 | Portrait of a Lady, Portrait of a Man |
 Bavarian State Painting Collections |
München | 6 | Officer and Trumpeter, Portrait of a Woman |
 Art Institute of Chicago |
Chicago | 3 | Portrait of a Man (pendant), Portrait of a Woman (pendant) |
This formal and dignified full-length portrait, executed in 1639, presents a middle-aged man standing in a poised stance against a neutral, dark, and atmospheric background. The composition is…
A young girl, Helena van der Schalcke, occupies the center of this oil on panel painting. She wears a white silk dress that features lace at the neckline…
The work before us is Gallant Conversation (The Paternal Admonition), a significant creation by the Dutch artist Gerard ter Borch. Painted in 1654, this oil on canvas represents…
To gaze upon Gerard ter Borch's depiction, Lady at her Toilette, is to step directly into the softly lit drawing rooms of the Dutch Golden Age. This painting…
In the quiet, sun-drenched corners of seventeenth-century Holland, Gerard ter Borch captured moments that felt both profoundly ordinary and eternally significant. His masterpiece, The Concert, serves as a…
A woman sits in a sparse interior, positioned toward the right side of the frame. She is dressed in heavy black garments, likely silk or wool, which create…
The Concert (1675), Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin. Lady at her Toilette (1660) og Burgomaster Jan van Duren (1666) følger efter.
Gerard Ter Borch, født i 1617, var 58 år gammel: The Concert er fra 1675.
The Concert, Lady at her Toilette, Burgomaster Jan van Duren, Gallant Conversation (The Paternal Admonition), Helena van der Schalcke as a Child, The Music Lesson, Neeltje van der Cruysse, Young Woman Filling her Glass, Rural Postman og Portrait of Lucretia Rouse (1650-1713). Hvert lærred i den ovenstående rangliste er angivet med årstal og museum.
285 værker af Gerard Ter Borch er i vores katalog, dateret fra 1635 til 1681.
Primært i Gemäldegalerie (Berlin), Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) og Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (Berlin); listen ovenfor nævner hvert museum og dets lærreder.
I 1650s, som udgør 35 af de 100 værker på denne side, herunder Gallant Conversation (The Paternal Admonition).
Det tidligste lærred her er The Consultation (1635); det seneste er Portrait of Lucretia Rouse (1650-1713) (1681).
Woman (17), Man (16) og Dark background (13), fordelt på de 100 værker på denne side.
Oil On Canvas, anvendt i 23 af de 100 værker på denne side.
Dutch golden age og Baroque, som lærrederne på denne side viser.
Gemäldegalerie, Berlin har 4 af værkerne på denne side, herunder The Consultation, Card-playing Soldiers og Portrait of a Woman with Fan.
Ja. Hvert maleri på denne side kan bestilles fra sin egen side som en håndmalet oliereproduktion eller som et kunsttryk i den størrelse, du vælger.
December 1617 markerer begyndelsen på Gerard Ter Borchs liv i Zwolle, i provinsen Overijssel i Den Nederlandske Republik. Kunstnerisk talent løber gennem hans blodlinjer. Hans far, Gerard Ter Borch den Ældre, giver den indledende undervisning og former den unge drengs tidlige forståelse for håndværket. Denne familiære tilbøjelighed strækker sig også til hans søster, Gesina Ter Borch, som ligeledes forfølger en karriere inden for malerkunsten.
Uddannelsen bevæger sig fra den hjemlige sfære til de urbane centre i Den Nederlandske Republik. Omkring 1632 befinder Gerard Ter Borch sig i Amsterdam. Han studerer sandsynligvis under Willem Cornelisz Duyster eller Pieter Codde og absorberer de tekniske fundamenter, der er nødvendige for en professionel karriere. Momentum fortsætter i 1634, da han flytter til Haarlem for at studere under Pieter de Molijn. Denne periode med intens undervisning kulminerer i 1635, da den attenårige bliver optaget i Haarlem Sankt Lukas-gilde, en formel anerkendelse af hans spirende færdigheder.
Ter Borchs liv bevæger sig på tværs af grænser. I 1635 er han i London, hvor han opsuger atmosfæren ved det engelske hof. Denne bevægelse fortsætter gennem Tyskland og Frankrig og fører ham til sidst mod Middelhavet. I 1641 når han Rom. Den italienske indflydelse er umiddelbar og specifik; han arbejder på kobber og producerer raffinerede portrætter som Jan Six og En ung dame. Disse små, detaljerede overflader afspejler et skift i hans tekniske fokus under hans ophold i Italien.
Drivkraften fører ham mod den Iberiske Halvø. I Madrid når hans ry det spanske hof. Filip 4. tildeler ham ridderstatus, en sjælden distinktion for en hollandsk maler. Denne periode med højstatus-mæcenat og international eksponering markerer et højdepunkt i hans sociale og professionelle status. Efter disse udflugter vender han tilbage til Nederlandene, hvor han finder bolig i Haarlem og senere bosætter sig i Deventer, hvor han til sidst bliver medlem af byrådet.
1640'erne bringer et skift mod betydningsfuld historisk observation. I 1648 indfanger han tyngden af et stort politisk vendepunkt i Ratificeringen af Münster-freden, den 15. maj 1648. Denne periode ser ham også forfine de hjemlige scener, der definerer hans ry. Knivsliberens familie opstår i perioden fra 1630'erne til 1650'erne, en tid hvor han fokuserede tungt på det jævne folks liv og entertainere.
Tekstur bliver et primært sprog i hans senere produktion. I Brevet indtager lyset og stoffernes taktile kvalitet hovedscenen. Han bevæger sig fra disse intime, stille øjeblikke til mere strukturerede sociale sammenhænge. Ved 1655 demonstrerer værker som Limonadeskålen en fortsat beherskelse af lyset i de hjemlige interiører. Fokus forbliver på de subtile nuancer i menneskelig interaktion og den fysiske virkelighed af de genstande, der omgiver dem.
Hans sene karriere fortsætter denne præcision. Koncerten, dateret fra 1675, viser en etableret kunstner, der stadig er optaget af samspillet mellem lys og skygge i en musikalsk setting. Hans evne til at gengive glansen i polerede overflader og det delikate væv i draperinger forbliver en konstant gennem hans årtiers virke.
