Helena van der Schalcke

• Portrait of Helena van der Schalcke (1646-1671)
• Helena van der Schalcke
• Portrait of Helena van der Schalcke (1646-71). Daughter of Gerard van der Schalcke en Johanna Bardoel and the future Wife of Nicolaes Eichelberg

Portrait of Helena van der Schalcke (1646-71). Daughter of Gerard van der Schalcke en Johanna Bardoel and the future Wife of Nicolaes Eichelberg

SK-A-1786

Helena van der Schalck, a merchant's daughter was no more than three years old when she was portrayed here. Her silk dress adorned with bows and her straw purse resemble adult attire. However, just visible on her back is a bit of her walking reins, used to keep children safe. The red carnation in her hand symbolizes hope for eternal life. Sadly, Helena died at the age of 24.

painter: Gerard ter Borch (II)

c. 1648

olieverf op paneel

• height 59 cm x width 52 cm x thickness 6.5 cm
• height 34 cm x width 28.5 cm

Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt

purchase 1898-10

Public domain

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