Portrait of a Woman

"Portrait of a Woman" by Judith Leyster is a captivating portrait created during the Dutch Golden Age, showcasing her skill in oil painting. The self-portrait, now housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC, was initially mistaken for a work by Frans Hals, Haarlem's renowned Baroque artist, due to its stylistic similarities. Offered to the Haarlem Guild of St. Luke in 1633, it exemplifies Leyster’s mastery in capturing personality and subtle detail, challenging traditional gender roles of her time. Properly attributed to Leyster in 1949, the painting highlights her contribution to Dutch art history.