Gallant Conversation, Known as ‘The Paternal Admonition’, Gerard ter Borch (II), c. 1654

Gallant Conversation, Known as ‘The Paternal Admonition’, Gerard ter Borch (II), c. 1654

oil on canvas, h 71cm × w 73cm More details

The standing woman is receiving two guests. The man seems to have just arrived, as he still holds his hat in his hand. Ter Borch excelled in accurately rendering fabrics, such as the satin dress. Furthermore, he favoured ambiguous scenes, whereby the sentiments of his figures are difficult to determine. Here, too, the reason behind the gathering remains enigmatic.

On display in room 2.25

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