Gedicht met dialoog tussen Amarilli en Amijntas by Gesina ter Borch

Gedicht met dialoog tussen Amarilli en Amijntas c. 1654 - 1658

aged paper

hand written

hand drawn type

personal sketchbook

fading type

ink colored

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

watercolor

This manuscript, "Gedicht met dialoog tussen Amarilli en Amijntas," is a handwritten poem by Dutch artist Gesina ter Borch, created between 1654 and 1658. It is a dialogue between Amarilli and Amyntes, showcasing ter Borch's skill in penmanship and her engagement with the literary arts. This manuscript is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the breadth of ter Borch's artistic talents beyond her renowned paintings. The piece is a testament to her skill and her appreciation for art in all its forms.