Curiosity ca. 1660–62 Gerard ter Borch the Younger Dutch Three women of different ages appear in a luxuriously appointed interior. The eldest, her hair modestly covered, writes a letter while the youngest peers over her shoulder. The third woman, dressed in the radiant satin often associated with Ter Borch, appears pensive or lovelorn. Dutch women had high rates of literacy compared to their peers in other European countries, and letter writing was a common feature of courtship. Perhaps the older woman at the table is helping her friend craft a response to a suitor. Listen to experts illuminat
Curiosity ca. 1660–62 Gerard ter Borch the Younger Dutch Three women of different ages appear in a luxuriously appointed interior. The eldest, her hair modestly covered, writes a letter while the youngest peers over her shoulder. The third woman, dressed in the radiant satin often associated with Ter Borch, appears pensive or lovelorn. Dutch women had high rates of literacy compared to their peers in other European countries, and letter writing was a common feature of courtship. Perhaps the older woman at the table is helping her friend craft a response to a suitor. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #5258. Curiosity 00:00 / 02:07 Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Curiosity. Gerard ter Borch the Younger (Dutch, Zwolle 1617–1681 Deventer). ca. 1660–62. Oil on canvas. Paintings
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