Gesina ter Borch by Adam Eaker
This is a close study of the work of under-rated Dutch artist Gesina ter Borch. She was a very ambitious and seemingly somewhat rebellious young woman at times, judging by her subjects which included shocking violence or despair. Unfortunately, she lived in her more famous brother’s shadow but their collaboration and the differences between them are very interesting. She seems to have had an inquiring mind shown by her interest in Catholicism and her openness to subjects not deemed suitable for upper-class Dutch women. This is an interesting book with lovely paintings. I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review.