An Officer dictating a Letter

An Officer dictating a Letter

Artist: Gerard Ter Borch (Dutch, 1617 - 1681)

Original Dimensions: 29 3/8" x 20 1/8"

Location: National Gallery of Art, London

About Artwork: (About 1655-8) "A young officer dictates a letter to another soldier. Meanwhile their comrade – in the impressive blue jerkin – stares directly out of the painting. He’s a messenger, waiting to deliver the letter. His faintly amused expression and the way he catches our eye creates a conspiratorial air: there’s something he seems to want to share with us. Ter Borch originally included a clue for us, but then changed his mind. After nearly 400 years the paint has faded to reveal a playing card on the floor by the dog’s leg. It’s the ace of hearts. This would have almost certainly been interpreted as a reference to romance, and a clear suggestion that it’s not a vital military message being drafted, but a love letter. By painting out the card, ter Borch made the situation much more mysterious." - (National Gallery of Art, London)

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