Killed at Landguard Fort 350 years ago tomorrow these images show the appearance of a young Dutch officer
oil on canvas,
h 76.2cm × w 56.5cm.
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The two painters produced this portrait to commemorate their
youngest brother, Moses, who was born
in 1645. Moses died in 1667 during the storming of Fort Landguard near
Felixstowe in England. He had served in the Dutch navy against the
English since 1664. In the painting Moses is surrounded by symbols that
allude to his military life: time (the pocket watch), death (the skull),
eternity (the ivy on the rocks) and loyalty
(the dogs).  | |
| Gesina ter Borch, Portret van Moses ter Borch (ca. 1670, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam) |
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| Borch, Gesina ter (1631-1690) |
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