Gedicht over de wisselvalligheid van de liefde (deel 3) c. 1649

"Gedicht over de wisselvalligheid van de liefde (deel 3)" is a handwritten poem by Dutch Golden Age painter Gesina ter Borch, dating from around 1649. The poem reflects on the fickle nature of love, expressing both the joy and pain it brings. This small work, measuring just 155 mm by 211 mm, is a rare glimpse into ter Borch's personal life and her artistic talent beyond painting. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering insight into the artist's thoughts and emotions.