Reading a letter
1659
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1659
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
The painting depicts a woman in a white dress standing to the right, while a group of people sit and stand to the left. The woman's dress is long-sleeved and has a high neckline, and her hair is pulled back. The group consists of two men and a woman, all dressed in dark clothing. One of the men is sitting on a chair, and the other is standing behind him. The woman in the group is sitting on the floor, looking up at the standing man. The painting is done in oil paint, and the colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, with the figures lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you can explore Gerard ter Borch's other works.
