Early Life, Family and Training December 1617 marks the beginning of Gerard ter Borch in Zwolle, within the province of Overijssel in the Dutch Republic. Artistry runs through his bloodline. His father, Gerard ter Borch the Elder, provides the initial instruction, shaping the young boy's early understanding of the craft. This familial inclination extends to his sister, Gesina ter Borch, who also pursues a career in painting. The training moves from the domestic sphere to the urban centers of the Dutch Republic. By 1632, Gerard ter Borch is in Amsterdam. He likely studies under Willem Cornel…