Heer die een dame het hof maakt c. 1654

"Heer die een dame het hof maakt" (c. 1654) is a delicate watercolor sketch by Dutch artist Gesina ter Borch, known for her fine portraiture and intimate scenes. This small, yet expressive work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a gallant gentleman in a black suit and feathered hat, seemingly making a playful gesture towards a seated woman in a blue dress. The simple composition and minimal details create a sense of intimacy and a glimpse into a brief moment of courtship in 17th-century Dutch society.