Gerard Abrahamsz van der Schalcke (1609-67). Haarlem Cloth Merchant by Gerard ter (II) Borch

Gerard Abrahamsz van der Schalcke (1609-67). Haarlem Cloth Merchant 1644

character portrait

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unrealistic statue

portrait head and shoulder

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portrait drawing

portrait art

fine art portrait

celebrity portrait

Gerard ter Borch's "Gerard Abrahamsz van der Schalcke (1609-67). Haarlem Cloth Merchant" is an oil-on-canvas portrait painted in 1644. The painting depicts a Haarlem cloth merchant, Gerard Abrahamsz van der Schalcke, in an oval format. Ter Borch's masterful use of light and shadow brings the subject to life, highlighting his stern expression and the texture of his clothing. The painting exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age style of portraiture, known for its realism and attention to detail. The piece currently resides in the Rijksmuseum.