Gerhard van Suchtelen c. 1666

Gerard ter Borch the Younger’s 1666 painting, *Gerhard van Suchtelen*, portrays a young man in a standing portrait. The subject, Gerhard van Suchtelen, is formally dressed in a black suit and white shirt, with his hands clasped before him. He stands against a neutral backdrop, near a table draped with a richly patterned tablecloth. This meticulous attention to detail and naturalism are characteristic of ter Borch’s work. He was known for his portraits of upper-class Dutch citizens, and this piece exemplifies his mastery of depicting both the elegant clothing and the subtle expressions of his subjects.