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Gerard ter Borch Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Gerard ter Borch our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Gerard ter Borch · 1617 – 1681

Young Woman at Her Toilet with a Maid

1650 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 48 x 35 cm

This painting showcases Gerard ter Borch’s signature style, capturing intimate moments of female grooming with remarkable detail. Featuring a young woman examining herself in a mirror alongside her maid, it exemplifies Ter Borch's fascination with domestic life and his ability to convey nuanced emotions through light and texture. The artwork is housed in the Leiden Collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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Lady at her Toilette

1660 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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The Concert

1675 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 56 x 44 cm

This artwork resides in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin and showcases Ter Borch's pioneering approach to genre painting. Explore related works and biographical information on WikiArt for a deeper understanding of this influential artist.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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The Letter

1665 · Royal Collection, London

Discover "The Letter" by Gerard ter Borch – a stunning Dutch Golden Age painting of domestic intimacy & refined detail. Explore its realism, symbolism & royal collection history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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Gallant Conversation, known as

1655 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 73 x 71 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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The Music Lesson

Pushkin State Museum, Moscow · original 69 x 58 cm

Experience 'The Music Lesson' by Gerard ter Borch – a captivating Dutch Golden Age painting depicting a poignant musical encounter. Explore the artistry and intrigue of this timeless masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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Paternal Admonition (Gallant Conversation)

1654 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 71 x 73 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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The Violinist

1665 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 29 x 24 cm

Discover Giampietrino’s ‘Repentant Mary Magdalene,’ a stunning Renaissance oil painting housed in The Hermitage. Explore its emotional depth, symbolism & rich textures – a must-see masterpiece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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Man Offering a Woman Coins

1662 · The Louvre, Paris · original 67 x 55 cm

Explore Gerard ter Borch’s ‘Man Offering a Woman Coins.’ A Dutch Golden Age masterpiece showcasing realism, dramatic lighting & opulent detail. Acquire this stunning 1662 painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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Burgomaster Jan van Duren

1666 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 82 x 66 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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Curiosity

1660 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 76 x 62 cm

Gerard ter Borch's 'Curiosity' captures a domestic scene of three women and a dog, revealing intimate details with masterful realism & light. Explore this Dutch Golden Age masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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LE DUO CHANTEUSE ET JOUEUR DE LUTH THEORBE

The Louvre, Paris

Gerard ter Borch’s ‘Le Duo’ captures a tranquil Dutch Golden Age scene of a singer and lutenist, showcasing meticulous realism and psychological depth. Explore this intimate genre painting and discover its timeless beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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The Duet: Singer and Theorbo Player

1669 · The Louvre, Paris · original 82 x 72 cm

Admire Gerard ter Borch's masterpiece 'The Duet,' depicting a singer and theorbo player in intimate musical harmony. Hand-painted reproduction captures the artist’s signature style – explore this iconic Dutch Golden Age painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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The Glass of Lemonade

1655 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 67 x 54 cm

Experience Gerard ter Borch’s "The Glass of Lemonade" (1655). This Baroque masterpiece captures intimate moments with rich detail, psychological depth, and a captivating scene of social interaction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute and a Cavalier (detail)

1658 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

Experience Gerard ter Borch's 'Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute & Cavalier' (1658). A captivating genre scene of intimacy, music, and subtle emotion – a masterpiece of Dutch art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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Margaretha van Haexbergen, Wife of Jan van Duren

1666 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 81 x 65 cm

Experience Gerard ter Borch's 'Margaretha van Haexbergen.' This 1666 portrait captures Dutch Golden Age elegance with intimate realism and subtle psychology, a masterpiece of genre painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute and a Cavalier

1658 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 37 x 32 cm

Experience the intimacy of Gerard ter Borch's 'Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute and a Cavalier.' A captivating 1658 oil painting showcasing a musical moment, now available as a stunning hand-painted reproduction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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The Reading Lesson

The Louvre, Paris · original 27 x 25 cm

Discover "The Reading Lesson" by Gerard Ter Borch – a captivating Baroque portrait of intimacy and knowledge, masterfully rendered with light & shadow. Explore its rich details at WikiOO.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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Woman Reading a Letter (detail)

1660 · Royal Collection, London

Experience Gerard ter Borch's "Woman Reading a Letter" (1660). A captivating Dutch Golden Age portrait of domestic intimacy, showcasing exquisite detail and psychological depth.

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Popularity: No. 19 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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Messenger

Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70 x 54 cm

Delve into the captivating world of Gerard ter Borch's 'Messenger'! Explore this iconic Dutch Golden Age masterpiece housed at The Hermitage Museum, renowned for its masterful light and intimate portrayal of daily life.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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The Concert

1657 · The Louvre, Paris · original 47 x 44 cm

Gerard ter Borch (1617-1681) was a Dutch Golden Age painter celebrated for his genre paintings, characterized by exceptional realism and luminous light. Influenced by his travels across Europe, he pioneered a distinctive style that focused on portraying domestic interiors and human interactions.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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The Ratification of the Treaty of Münster, 15 May 1648

1648 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 46 x 60 cm

Witness history unfold! Gerard ter Borch's 'Ratification of the Treaty of Münster' captures a pivotal moment in European diplomacy – a stunning historical painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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A Woman playing a Lute to Two Men

1667 · National Gallery, London · original 67 x 57 cm

Experience Gerard ter Borch's 'A Woman Playing a Lute,' a captivating Dutch genre painting depicting intimacy and musical connection. This exquisite reproduction showcases his masterful realism & psychological depth.

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Popularity: No. 23 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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PORTRAIT D'HOMME EN NOIR

The Louvre, Paris

Gerard ter Borch’s ‘Portrait d’Homme en Noir’ (c.1670) – a captivating 17th-century Dutch portrait. Explore this masterpiece of chiaroscuro and masterful realism. Acquire a piece of art history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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The Van Moerkerken Family

1653 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 41 x 36 cm

Admire Gerard ter Borch's masterful depiction of the Van Moerkerken family – a poignant portrait capturing intimacy and detail within a Dutch Golden Age genre scene. Explore this exquisite reproduction.

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Popularity: No. 25 of 266 artworks by Gerard ter Borch
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The artist

Gerard ter Borch

1617 – 1681

Quick facts

Top-ranked workYoung Woman at Her Toilet with a Maid
Mediumsoil on canvas
Color intensitymonochromatic
Emotional tonereflective
Copyright statusPublic domain
Best occasionsaccent
Born1617, Zwolle, Dutch Republic
NationalityDutch Republic

Biography

Early Life, Family and Training

December 1617 marks the beginning of Gerard ter Borch in Zwolle, within the province of Overijssel in the Dutch Republic. Artistry runs through his bloodline. His father, Gerard ter Borch the Elder, provides the initial instruction, shaping the young boy's early understanding of the craft. This familial inclination extends to his sister, Gesina ter Borch, who also pursues a career in painting.

The training moves from the domestic sphere to the urban centers of the Dutch Republic. By 1632, Gerard ter Borch is in Amsterdam. He likely studies under Willem Cornelisz Duyster or Pieter Codde, absorbing the technical foundations required for a professional career. The momentum continues in 1634 when he moves to Haarlem to study under Pieter de Molijn. This period of intense instruction culminates in 1635, when the eighteen-year-old is accepted into the Haarlem St. Lukas Guild, a formal recognition of his developing skill.

Travels and International Activity

Ter Borch’s life moves across borders. By 1635, he is in London, absorbing the atmosphere of the English court. This period of movement continues through Germany and France, eventually leading him into the Mediterranean. In 1641, he reaches Rome. The Italian influence is immediate and specific; he works on copper, producing refined portraits such as Jan Six and A Young Lady. These small, detailed surfaces reflect a shift in his technical focus during his time in Italy.

The momentum carries him toward the Iberian Peninsula. In Madrid, his reputation reaches the Spanish court. Philip IV grants him knighthood, a rare distinction for a Dutch painter. This period of high-level patronage and international exposure marks a peak in his social and professional standing. After these excursions, he returns to the Netherlands, finding residence in Haarlem and later settling in Deventer, where he eventually becomes a member of the town council.

Notable Works and Achievements

The 1640s bring a shift toward significant historical observation. In 1648, he captures the gravity of a major political turning point in The Ratification of the Treaty of Münster, 15 May 1648. This period also sees him refining the domestic scenes that define his reputation. The Knifegrinder's Family emerges from the 1630s to 1650s, a period where he focused heavily on the lives of common people and entertainers.

Texture becomes a primary language in his later output. In The Letter, light and the tactile quality of fabric take center stage. He moves from these intimate, quiet moments to more structured social settings. By 1655, works like The Glass of Lemonade demonstrate a continued mastery of light within domestic interiors. The focus remains on the subtle nuances of human interaction and the physical reality of the objects surrounding them.

His late career continues this precision. The Concert, dating from 1675, shows a settled artist still preoccupied with the interplay of light and shadow in a musical setting. His ability to render the sheen of polished surfaces and the delicate weave of drapery remains a constant throughout his decades of practice.

The Ratification of the Treaty of Münster, 15 May 1648
The Glass of Lemonade (1655)
The Concert (1675)

Questions & Answers

How can I follow Gerard ter Borch's work year by year?

A timeline of Gerard ter Borch's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.

In which historical period did Gerard ter Borch work?

Gerard ter Borch worked in the Early-Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Where are Gerard ter Borch's artworks grouped by art movement?

Gerard ter Borch's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Oct. 12, 2026

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