L a - b e a u t é - s a u v e r a - l e - m o n d e ~ D o s t o ï e v s k i

L a - b e a u t é - s a u v e r a - l e - m o n d e ~ D o s t o ï e v s k i



Friday, May 25, 2018

Woman at a Mirror, by Gerard ter Borch, circa 1652


In the collection of the Rijksmuseum, this beautiful, stunningly restrained and elegant painting was new to me.



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  1. HelsMay 26, 2018 at 12:31 AM

    Thank you. ter Borch and the other mid 17th century Dutch artists were more interested in portraits and genre scenes than they were in big history- and drama-scenes. ter Borch's portrait of three people is full of quiet emotion, beautiful textiles and domestic confidence.

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    1. StephiliusMay 26, 2018 at 7:50 AM

      Well said. One can almost - feel - the quiet, here. Or only the soft rustle of the beautiful satin gown.

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    2. andeeMay 26, 2018 at 11:55 AM

      I love your comments. Never miss a post. Wish you would write more about the paintings.
      This painting is a favorite.

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    3. StephiliusMay 27, 2018 at 5:50 PM

      Thank you, Andee! : )

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