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Woman (Aeltien?) standing next to death in St Michael's Church, Zwolle, c.1671. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
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Woman (Aeltien?) standing next to death in St Michael's Church, Zwolle, c.1671. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Woman (Aeltien?) standing next to death in St Michael's Church, Zwolle, c.1671. Woman standing in the choir of the Sint-Michaelskerk, possibly the artist's sister Aleida or Aeltien ter Borch. In the foreground is an open grave next to a tombstone with the coat of arms of the Ter Borchs and Condewijn families. The tombstone reads: A.T B.OBIT, 1671.23 Octob
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This evocative chalk drawing by Gesina ter Borch, titled "Woman (Aeltien?) standing next to Death in St Michael's Church, Zwolle, c.1671," captures a poignant moment of contemplation and mortality. The image depicts a woman, believed to be the artist's sister Aleida or Aeltien ter Borch, standing in the choir of St Michael's Church in Zwolle, Netherlands. In the foreground, an open grave and a tombstone bearing the coat of arms of the Ter Borchs and Condewijn families are visible. The tombstone inscription reads "A.T B.OBIT, 1671.23 Octob." The drawing's somber mood is heightened by the presence of Death, personified as a skeleton, who stands next to the woman, holding a spade and a skull. The woman's expression is one of quiet acceptance, as she gazes out at the viewer, perhaps reflecting on the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. This drawing is a poignant reminder of the artist's connection to her family history and the religious traditions of the Dutch Republic during the Golden Age. The indoor setting and the use of chalk on paper lend an intimacy and delicacy to the work, making it a valuable addition to the heritage of Dutch art. Gesina ter Borch's "Woman (Aeltien?) standing next to Death in St Michael's Church, Zwolle, c.1671" is a powerful and thought-provoking work that invites us to contemplate the human condition and the passage of time.
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