Woman with Wine Glass by Gerard ter Borch the Younger

Woman with Wine Glass c. 1656 - 1657

oil, canvas

character pose

woman

character portrait

baroque

green hue

cosplay

oil

green tone

character photography

canvas

green background

14_17th-century

portrait character photography

fashion model stance

celebrity portrait

"Woman with Wine Glass" is a genre painting by Gerard ter Borch the Younger, painted around 1656-1657, and currently located in the Städel Museum. The Dutch Golden Age artist was known for his intimate and realistic portrayal of everyday life. In this artwork, the artist depicts a young woman sitting in a dimly lit room, elegantly dressed in a black shawl, yellow bodice and blue skirt, and holding a wine glass. The scene is set in a domestic setting with a table and a partially visible bed in the background. The woman's quiet contemplation and delicate features are captured in detail, highlighting Ter Borch's mastery of light and shadow. This small, finely detailed painting is a testament to his ability to create a sense of intimate and introspective observation.

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stadelmuseum about 1 year ago

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The sheet of writing paper and writing utensils on the desk suggest that this young woman wishes to put something down on paper. But what? She seems uncertain about the subject matter, and so she takes a sip of wine, the wine jug still in her left hand. In Ter Borch’s time, drinking alcohol was considered a sign of loose moral conduct, especially for women. It is therefore certainly no coincidence that an ornate bed decorated with a canopy and curtains appears in the background. In fact, the painter’s sister, a poet, recommended wine as an effective remedy for love’s disappointments! It would therefore be conceivable that the young woman is about to formulate a response to a lover, and that she would like to take a sip of courage first. Her inkwell and quill are ready and waiting.