Drie Maria's bij het graf 1661 - 1662

Moses ter Borch’s “Drie Maria’s bij het graf”, (Three Marys at the Tomb) created in 1661–1662 is a drawing depicting the moment the three Marys discovered the empty tomb of Jesus after his resurrection. The drawing is a beautiful example of Baroque era art with its focus on light and shadow and its theatrical composition. Ter Borch masterfully rendered the emotion of the moment, highlighting the three Marys’ grief and awe as they witness the angel who has rolled back the stone. The drawing, which is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artistic genius of Moses ter Borch, an artist who tragically passed away at the young age of 22.