Gedicht over de eigenschappen die jonge meisjes moeten bezitten c. 1646 - 1650

"Gedicht over de eigenschappen die jonge meisjes moeten bezitten" (Poem about the qualities that young girls should possess), created by Dutch artist Gesina ter Borch circa 1646-1650, is a small-scale handwritten poem housed at the Rijksmuseum. Ter Borch's meticulous script, featuring a series of swirling, concentric circles in the lower right corner, showcases her talent for detail and her skill as a calligrapher. The poem itself offers insight into the expectations placed upon young women in the 17th century, making this artwork of significant historical and cultural value.