Judith Leyster: The Lead Star of the Dutch Golden Age
Judith Leyster was a highly regarded genre painter in 17th-century Holland. Her career was cut short by her marriage, and after her death, her...
Catriona Miller 19 May 2023
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5 Greatest Baroque Female Painters
These five Baroque female painters greatly impacted art: Artemisia Gentileschi, Judith Leyster, Giovanna Garzoni, Lavinia Fontana, and Mary Beale.
Anna Ingram 8 May 2023
5 Women Artists Whose Works Were Misattributed to Men
“Why have there been no great women artists?” continues to be a question that pops up all too often. The response can be succinctly...
Anastasia Tsaleza 1 May 2023
Can You Imagine the Story of Art Without Men? Katy Hessel Did It for You
The Story of Art Without Men turns traditional art history on its head. Katy Hessel opens our eyes to hundreds of female artists previously overlooked or dismissed. This brilliant book places women front and center, and the results are magnificent!
Candy Bedworth 30 January 2023
4 Surprising Facts About Haarlem in the Dutch Golden Age
The city of Haarlem in the Netherlands was one of the flourishing art centers in the 16th and 17th century. Today, you can walk the streets of the...
Rachel Witte 13 January 2023
Women of the Dutch Golden Age
The art produced during the Dutch Golden Age is known for its beautiful genre scenes, landscapes, and still lifes. But the artists associated with...
Lauren Kraut 25 October 2022
Masterpiece Story: Man Offering Money to a Young Woman by Judith Leyster
Judith Leyster was a powerhouse female artist of the Dutch Golden Age. Man Offering Money to a Young Woman is one of her many...
James W Singer 26 September 2022
Five Ways to Enjoy Your Vacation Time, Inspired by Art History
The first half of the year ended. It is always interesting to breathe, take stock of what we have done so far, and prepare for the second semester.
Rute Ferreira 30 June 2022
Did You Know? Haarlem in the Dutch Golden Age
The city of Haarlem in the Netherlands was one of the flourishing art centers of the 16th and 17th centuries. Today, you can walk the streets of the...
Rachel Witte 20 October 2020
