National Museum of Norway Unveils Major Exhibition on Early Modern Women Artists
The National Museum of Norway is featuring a remarkable exhibition titled "W̶o̶m̶a̶n̶ Painter," showcasing the talents of 19 female artists from Northern Europe and Italy, with works spanning from 1550 to 1650. Among the prominent artists are Sofonisba Anguissola, Artemisia Gentileschi, and Judith Leyster. This comprehensive collection includes 51 artworks that highlight their resilience in a patriarchal art world. A significant piece, attributed to Clara Peeters, titled "Still life with small game and grapes on a gilded tazza" (circa 1620), was identified through research by curator Cynthia Osiecki, marking its first acknowledgment as a Peeters work.
Key facts
- The exhibition is titled 'W̶o̶m̶a̶n̶ Painter'.
- It includes 51 paintings by 19 women artists.
- Artists featured include Sofonisba Anguissola, Artemisia Gentileschi, Lavinia Fontana, Clara Peeters, and Judith Leyster.
- The exhibition covers the period 1550–1650.
- It is organized in collaboration with the Galleria Borghese in Rome.
- A new attribution: 'Still life with small game and grapes on a gilded tazza' (c. 1620) is now credited to Clara Peeters.
- The attribution was made by curator Cynthia Osiecki.
- The painting is from the National Museum's own collection.
Entities
Artists
- Sofonisba Anguissola
- Artemisia Gentileschi
- Lavinia Fontana
- Clara Peeters
- Judith Leyster
- Cynthia Osiecki
Institutions
- National Museum of Norway
- Galleria Borghese
Locations
- Norway
- Rome
- Italy