Woman Drinking Wine, c.1656/57 by Gerard Ter Borch
Canvas Print - 149-GTB
Location: Stadel Museum, Frankfurt, GermanyOriginal Size: 37.5 x 28.7 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $52.52 USD
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Painting Information
The interior unfolds in subdued light, revealing a young woman seated at a wooden table. She wears a modest hood and shawl, while her hands occupy themselves with a wine jug and a delicate glass. Nearby, a sheet of paper and a quill lie waiting, hinting at an unwritten letter or perhaps a hesitant confession. The background is dominated by a grand canopy bed, its drapery lending a sense of gravity to the moment. The scene feels quietly charged, as though the next action could confirm a private resolve or spark a fresh complication.
The color palette is subtle yet purposeful. Ter Borch blends soft grays and earthy browns with muted yellows, allowing the warm notes of her bodice and the red of the chair to stand out. The contrast plays on the tension between restraint and indulgence—an interplay intensified by the presence of the wine. Light seems to gently graze the woman’s face, illuminating her hesitation as she contemplates whether to commit her words to paper. The subdued palette enhances the contemplative atmosphere, reflecting the social caution of the period and the painting’s quiet introspection.
Ter Borch’s brushwork is measured, with particular attention given to the texture of fabrics. One observes his delicate treatment of the woman’s sleeve and the subtle depiction of the jug’s ceramic surface. The background curtains feel almost tangible, the folds rendered with restrained highlights that suggest depth rather than announcing it. The artist’s focus on nuance encourages a closer inspection of each meticulously rendered fold, from the crinkled paper on the desk to the drapery’s gentle cascades.
Compositionally, the figure is thoughtfully anchored by the table and the warm-toned chair, ensuring that our gaze is drawn first to her face and then to the instruments of writing. The canopy bed looms behind, hinting at the moral and social subtext—alcohol in the presence of a bed could be read as improper, especially for a woman of this era. Such cultural apprehensions were common in the 17th century, reinforcing the suggestion that she seeks courage before composing a letter, perhaps to a lover. This quietly resonant piece encapsulates the delicacy of personal choice and the social boundaries that shape it. The visual elements and the careful interplay of light and color encourage reflection on the unspoken narrative, leaving the viewer to ponder her next move.
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