Self-portrait 1660 - 1661

This intimate portrait by Moses ter Borch, painted around 1660-1661, showcases the artist's meticulous attention to detail and mastery of light. The sitter, a young boy with blonde hair, is depicted in close-up, his gaze directed slightly to the left. Ter Borch's use of subtle chiaroscuro highlights the boy's features, creating a sense of depth and realism. The painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a fleeting moment of childhood innocence, demonstrating the Dutch Golden Age fascination with everyday life.