The Van Moerkerken Family, Gerard ter Borch the Younger, ca. 1653–54

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The Van Moerkerken Family, ca. 1653–54, Oil on wood, 16 1/4 x 14 in. ( x cm), Paintings, Gerard ter Borch the Younger (Dutch, Zwolle 1617–1681 Deventer), This charming family portrait represents the painter’s cousin Hartogh van Moerkerken (1622–1694), his first wife, Sibilla Nijkerken (1625–1665), and their son Philippus (1652–1688). The woman is placed unconventionally to her husband’s right, a position of honor most likely earned by providing the family with a male heir (as stressed by the family crests

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Size: 3872px × 4575px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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