Caspar Netscher

Caspar Netscher (1639–1684) was a Dutch painter associated with the Dutch Golden Age. Born in Heidelberg, he moved to the Netherlands at a young age, where he became a pupil of the renowned artist Gerard ter Borch. Netscher is celebrated for his refined genre scenes and portraits, characterized by their meticulous detail and elegant composition. His work contributed significantly to the development of genre painting in the Netherlands, influencing subsequent generations of artists. Netscher's ability to capture the textures of fabrics and the subtleties of human expression earned him a prestigious clientele, including members of the European aristocracy. His legacy is marked by his adeptness in combining the intimate scale of genre painting with the sophistication of portraiture.