Who painted Portrait of a Woman?

Portrait of a Woman was painted by Gerard ter Borch in 1660.

Where can I see Portrait of a Woman?

Portrait of a Woman is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Portrait of a Woman?

Portrait of a Woman is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of a Woman

Gerard ter Borch , 1660

Portrait of a Woman is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Gerard ter Borch. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of a Woman is a 1660 oil painting by Gerard ter Borch, a Dutch Golden Age artist.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman standing against a dark background, wearing a dark blue dress with white lace trim. She holds a small object in her right hand, and her hair is pulled back, presenting a serene and introspective figure.

Technique & Style

Ter Borch's use of chiaroscuro creates a soft glow on the subject's lace collar and sleeves, contrasting with the dark fabric of her dress. This technique highlights his refined handling of light and texture.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection. Created in 1660, it exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age style, and ter Borch's work influenced contemporaries such as Johannes Vermeer.

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.