Memorial Portrait of Moses ter Borch (1645-1667) — Gerard ter Borch

Gerard ter Borch. Painted 1667 - 1669.

Moses died in 1667 during the storming of Fort Languard near Felixstowe in England. Not long thereafter Gerard and Gesina painted this picture in memory of their youngest brother. Gerard painted Moses’ portrait, Gesina the background and the objects. These allude to Moses’ heroic death and the transience of life, such as time (the pocket watch), death (the skull), eternity (ivy on the rocks) and loyalty (the dogs).

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 17th Century, Painting, Main building.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 56.5 × 76.2 cm · Purchased with the support of the Rijksmuseum-Stichting

Print: 56.5 × 76.2 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/2009364. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.