Der verweigerte Brief
Gerard ter Borch d. J. (1617-1681)

Der verweigerte Brief,

um 1655/58
Material / Technology / Carrier
Eichenholz
Dimensions of the object
55,9 x 46,5 cm
Displayed
AP OG Kabinett 19
Genre
Malerei
Inventory number
206
Acquisition
Aus der Kurfürstlichen Galerie München
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München
Citation
Gerard ter Borch d. J., Der verweigerte Brief, um 1655/58, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/A9xlyMzLWv (Last updated on 24.08.2023)
The writing, receiving, and reading of letters— mostly amorous—was a popular motif in Dutch genre painting. That the lady virtuously declines to accept this letter is revealed by the washbowl, jug, brush, and comb, which stand for cleanliness and purity.

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