The Story
The Van Moerkerken Family by Gerard ter Borch the Younger.
The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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The Van Moerkerken Family
Gerard ter Borch the Younger
Period
Baroque
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
Oil on wood
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Story
The Van Moerkerken Family by Gerard ter Borch the Younger.
The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982.
“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.