Gerard ter Borch the Elder
Dutch painter; father of the famous portrait and genre painter
About Gerard ter Borch the Elder
Lived 1583 – 1662 (aged 78–79). Gerard ter Borch the Elder was a Dutch painter.
Gerard ter Borch (1583 in Zwolle – 1662 in Zwolle), was a Dutch Golden Age painter.
According to Arnold Houbraken, who referred to him as Gerard ter Borch's father, he was a good painter who had spent many years in Rome and who was the first teacher of his better known son.
According to the RKD, he was the pupil of Pieter de Molijn and became the father of the painters Gerard II, Gesina, Harmen and Moses. He was in Italy during the years 1604–1611.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gerard ter Borch the Elder?
Dutch painter; father of the famous portrait and genre painter (1583-1662)
When was Gerard ter Borch the Elder born?
Gerard ter Borch the Elder was born in 1583 in Zwolle.
When did Gerard ter Borch the Elder die?
Gerard ter Borch the Elder died on 20 April 1662 in Zwolle.
What was Gerard ter Borch the Elder's occupation?
Gerard ter Borch the Elder was a painter.
What nationality was Gerard ter Borch the Elder?
Gerard ter Borch the Elder was Dutch.
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