Lofdicht op Gesina ter Borch (deel een) 1660

“Lofdicht op Gesina ter Borch (deel een)” is a handwritten poem by Robertus Altius from 1660. It is a form of acrostic poetry, where the first letters of each line spell out the name "Gesina ter Borch.” The poem is likely a tribute to the person named in the title, though details about Gesina ter Borch are not readily available. The cursive script and the decorative flourishes of the writing style are characteristic of 17th-century Dutch calligraphy. The piece showcases the artistry of writing in the Dutch Golden Age, highlighting the technical skill and artistic expression of the time.