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Portrait of a Woman

Gerard ter Borch (Dutch, 1617–1681)

Portrait of a Woman

Gerard ter Borch (Dutch, 1617–1681)
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Period

Baroque

Theme

Portrait

Medium

oil on canvas

Current Location

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

The Story

Portrait of a Woman by Gerard ter Borch (Dutch, 1617–1681).

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.