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Wonderful tribute to a teacher: young Sofonisba Anguissola paints herself being created by Bernardino Campi -- yet at same time, she is of course creating him! Today is her day.
2/2 A shepherd pleads for the favor of his shepherdess. She seems quite pleased about this. Also has a great crown of flowers! By Gesina ter Borch, whose day is today.
2/2 Uninvited guests completely ruined the party, and we were having such a good time! Lively memento mori scene by Gesina ter Borch, whose day is today.
3/3 Sharing his snack with a younger boy: good kid! Drawn by Gesina ter Borch, who was born on this day in 1633.
2/2 Two washerwomen tamping laundry in a tub. Fascinating picture by Gesina ter Borch, who was born on this day in 1633.
Two African boys, painted in watercolor in one of Gesina ter Borch's albums in 1654. Wonder what they were doing in Zwolle. Today is Gesina's day.
3/3 Gesina herself, carried triumphantly into Pictura's realm by a pair of putti, crowning her with laurels. As it should be for all artists! And today is her day.
Gentleman & masked lady (w/ dog) riding through a landscape rich in cows & windmills. As depicted in 1660 by Gesina ter Borch, born OTD in 1633.
Born on this day in 1633, in Deventer, the completely amazing amateur artist Gesina ter Borch. Here by herself, w/ poem of praise below, 1661.
2/2 At this musical party, we're bringing out the oysters and soon it will just be general debauchery. By Jacob Ochtervelt, whose day was today.