Helena van der Schalcke

Artist
Gerard ter Borch (II)
Year
ca. 1648
Medium
Oil on panel
Dimensions
59 × 52 cm
Subject
Movement
Public Domain Rijksmuseum

A portrait of Helena van der Schalcke by Gerard ter Borch, one of the most versatile and refined painters of the Dutch Golden Age. Ter Borch was celebrated for his intimate portraits and genre scenes, particularly his masterful depictions of satin and other luxurious fabrics.