Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)
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Publisher
Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation
Time Period
Ca. 1657-58
Abstract
One of the greatest Dutch masters of the Golden Age, Gerard ter Borch, is the artist who first popularized the letter theme. His painting of '' Officer Reading a Letter" is considered the "perfect embodiment of this elegant new treatment of the letter theme."
Keywords
Dresden, Germany, Deventer, Netherlands, Style: Dutch Baroque, School: Baroque, Movement: Baroque, Dutch, Painting;, Painting
Geographic Location
Dresden, Germany; Deventer, Netherlands
Holding Location
University of South Florida
Rights
This material is licensed by USF Libraries for the research and teaching needs of USF students, staff, and faculty only. See: https://lib.usf.edu/collections-and-discovery/collection-management/user-terms/
Access Restrictions
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Media Type
Paintings; Pictures
Identifier
A01-MHF1256
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Officer Reading a Letter" (2022). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 2498.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/2498
