This painting was created in the 17th century by Judith Leyster, during the Dutch Golden Age. The child shown here is not a real, identifiable person. This is not a family portrait. It is a staged scene meant to communicate a lesson that viewers of that time would immediately understand. The fish in the girl’s hand is not random. In Dutch art, fish were often used as symbols of temptation or bait. By holding the fish out, the child is deliberately provoking the cat. The cat’s reaction ,tense bod

Circa 1630, this rare oil painting by Frans Hals is a quintessential portrait of the Dutch Golden Age. It is exemplary of Hals’ celebrated oeuvre and has been verified as an authentic work by the world’s foremost Hals scholars, including the former and current chief curators of the Frans Hals Museum.Calm, austere and decorous, the portrait depicts a man turning to meet the viewer's gaze. Wearing a dark cloak with a pleated white collar, the sitter holds a quill in his right hand – perhaps indica

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) was a Dutch painter, printmaker, and draughtsman from the Golden Age. He’s widely considered one of Western art history’s greatest visual artists and a key figure in Dutch art. Rembrandt’s prolific career produced an estimated 300 paintings, 300 etchings, and 2,000 drawings. His works cover a wide range of styles and subjects, including portraits, landscapes, biblical themes, and animal studies. #rembrandt #portrait #baroque #art #goldenage | Art Post