Memorial Portrait of Moses ter Borch — History & Facts
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).
More Artworks by Gerard ter Borch (II)
Ratification of the Peace of Münster between Spain and the Dutch Republic in the Town Hall of Münster, 15 May 1648
Gerard ter Borch (II)
Woman at a Mirror
Gerard ter Borch (II)
Gallant Conversation, Known as ‘The Paternal Admonition’
Gerard ter Borch (II)
Helena van der Schalcke
Gerard ter Borch (II)
Woman in Peasant Costume
Gerard ter Borch (II)
