National Museum of Women in the Arts Examines Women Artists from Antwerp to Amsterdam
The exhibition 'Rewriting Art History: Women Artists From Antwerp to Amsterdam' at the National Museum of Women in the Arts is supported by Wallace and Wilhelmina Holladay. This showcase reconsiders the roles of women artists from the 16th and 17th centuries, including Judith Leyster's The Concert (circa 1633) and Johanna Koerten, renowned for her remarkable embroideries and paper-cutting skills. In the late 17th century, Koerten's silk work sold for over four thousand guilders, surpassing Rembrandt's payment for The Night Watch (1642) by more than double. Dutch biographer Arnoldus Houbraken lauded her creations as 'sublime.' The exhibition emphasizes the importance of Antwerp and Amsterdam while confronting the challenges faced by female artists, promoting a more inclusive narrative in art history.
Key facts
- The exhibition is titled 'Rewriting Art History: Women Artists From Antwerp to Amsterdam.'
- It is held at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
- The exhibition was made possible by a gift from Wallace and Wilhelmina Holladay.
- Judith Leyster's The Concert (ca. 1633) is among the featured works.
- Johanna Koerten's woven silk work was purchased for more than 4,000 guilders.
- The purchase price was over double Rembrandt's payment for The Night Watch (1642).
- Arnoldus Houbraken described Koerten's work as 'sublime.'
- Koerten was known for elevating embroidery and paper-cutting to fine art.
Entities
Artists
- Judith Leyster
- Johanna Koerten
- Rembrandt
- Arnoldus Houbraken
- Leopold I
- Wallace Holladay
- Wilhelmina Holladay
Institutions
- National Museum of Women in the Arts
Locations
- Antwerp
- Amsterdam
- Belgium
- Netherlands