Judith Leyster

Judith Leyster (1609–1660) was a Dutch Republic painter and artist.

Also recorded as Judita Leystar; Judith Molenaer Leyster; Judith Molenaer; Judith Leijster; Leyster; Juffr. Molenaer.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Caravaggisti. Work is classified under portrait painting, portrait and genre painting. Places of work recorded in the authority include Haarlem, Amsterdam and Heemstede. Works named in the authority record include The Jolly Toper, Merry Trio, The Proposition and A Youth with a Jug. Catalogue entries for paintings state support, medium, dimensions and signature. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

Dutch Golden Age painter (1609-1660)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Judith Leyster”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q232423: Judith Leyster

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