Melancholische aanbidder c. 1652 - 1653

"Melancholische aanbidder" (Melancholy Worshipper) is a watercolor drawing by Gesina ter Borch, a 17th-century Dutch artist. The artwork, dated c. 1652-1653, depicts a solitary figure seated under a tree, with a handwritten poem in Dutch on the page. The visual simplicity and the pensive pose of the figure contribute to the melancholic mood of the artwork, reflecting a common theme in Dutch Golden Age art. The poem adds a layer of personal narrative to the image, hinting at the subject's inner thoughts and feelings. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.