Saturday 11 April 2009

Moses ter Borch


1667-69

This portrait of the artist by his artist brother Gerard, in the military dress of an officer has some interesting features. The painting was a memorial one - Moses already having been killed in an engagement off the English coast. Being based on the watercolours of the sister (smaller image) this portrait was a family affair and is a touching time capsule. More at the Rijksmuseum here


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