About
An afternoon about women artists who made masterpieces, from Judith Leyster to the 19th century. It takes place at Cultuurpodium De Alkenaer in Alkmaar on Saturday 10 April 2027 from 15:00 to 17:00.
What to expect
Judith Leyster was long seen as the only woman in the Haarlem painters' guild in the 17th century.
The afternoon focuses on women artists who made masterpieces and on giving them attention.
It looks from the 17th to the 19th century and sometimes across the border.
- Judith Leyster and other women artists
- Maria van Oosterwijck and Rachel Ruysch
- Maria Schalcken and Gesina ter Borch
- Michaelina Wautier: still lifes and history pieces
- Elisabeth Geertruida Wassenbergh and Sara Troost
- Henriëtte Ronner-Knip and Margaretha Roosenboom
- Gerardina van de Sande
- Women became national and international celebrities
FAQ
Which artists are discussed?
Named artists include Judith Leyster, Maria van Oosterwijck, Rachel Ruysch, Maria Schalcken, Gesina ter Borch, Michaelina Wautier, Elisabeth Geertruida Wassenbergh, Sara Troost, Henriëtte Ronner-Knip, Margaretha Roosenboom and Gerardina van de Sande.
Michaelina Wautier was a Flemish Baroque painter known for still lifes and large history pieces.
Elisabeth Geertruida Wassenbergh and Sara Troost focused on portraits and genre art in the 18th century.
Henriëtte Ronner-Knip, Margaretha Roosenboom and Gerardina van de Sande are named as best-known 19th-century painters.
It notes many women artists were forgotten and art history is addressing this.
What is said about Maria van Oosterwijck?
Maria van Oosterwijck was popular for her still lifes and a welcome guest at the courts of Louis XIV, Leopold I, Cosimo de’ Medici and William III.
She taught Rachel Ruysch.
Rachel Ruysch painted flower still lifes and was internationally appreciated.
Getting there
Cultuurpodium De Alkenaer, Ritsevoort 36, 1811 DP Alkmaar, Noord-Holland, NL
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