Portret van een vrouw 1660

Moses ter Borch's "Portret van een vrouw" is a black chalk drawing on blue paper, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the delicate details of a woman's face. Created in 1660, just two years before his untimely death at the age of 22, the drawing depicts a woman with her head bowed in contemplation, her features rendered with remarkable sensitivity. The drawing, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a small but powerful example of ter Borch's early talent for portraiture and his masterful use of black chalk.