Who painted Drinking a Toast?

Drinking a Toast was painted by Gerard ter Borch.

Where can I see Drinking a Toast?

Drinking a Toast is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Drinking a Toast?

Drinking a Toast is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Drinking a Toast

Gerard ter Borch

Drinking a Toast is a print by the Baroque artist Gerard ter Borch. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Drinking a Toast is an etching by Gerard ter Borch, a Dutch artist known for his genre scenes. Created around 1650, it depicts a contemplative woman in old-fashioned attire.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a woman sitting by a window, holding a glass to her lips. Her thoughtful expression and the intimate setting suggest a quiet, personal moment.

Technique & Style

Fine lines and detailed textures, such as the lace on her cap, create a sense of depth and realism. The artist's use of light and shadow adds to the scene's quiet atmosphere.

History & Provenance

The etching is now held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. Ter Borch's work influenced contemporaries like Johannes Vermeer, although his later prominence was overshadowed by theirs.

Artist & collection

Artist

Gerard ter Borch

Gerard ter Borch (Dutch: ; December 1617 – 8 December 1681), also known as Gerard Terburg (Dutch: ), was a Dutch Golden Age painter mainly of genre subjects.