Portret van Robert van Voerst Possibly 1635 - 1636

Gerard ter Borch's "Portret van Robert van Voerst", dated possibly between 1635-1636, is a sensitive and detailed portrait drawing, executed with deft strokes of charcoal on paper. The subject, Robert van Voerst, is depicted with a contemplative gaze, captured in a moment of quiet contemplation. The artist's skillful rendering of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, emphasizing the sitter's features and the textures of his clothing. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Ter Borch's mastery of portraiture in the early Dutch Golden Age.