Judith Leyster, Self-Portrait

Judith Leyster, Self-Portrait, c. 1633, oil on canvas, 74.6 x 65.1 cm / 29-3/8 x 25-5/8 inches (National Gallery of Art)
Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Steven Zucker and Beth Harris.

[@ghosttrain9022]

The fact that the canvas within the painting was originally a self-portrait is very interesting. I assume she was looking into the mirror and this is the reflection, this on a real-life level. But on the fictional level, she was studying her features to paint them on the internal self-portrait.
Also, her smile (mirroring the one of the violonist) seems very ironic or whimsical in nature. This keeps some of the essence of the original idea (the self-portrait's one) but makes it more alluring.

[@Sasha0927]

¿Por qué no los dos? A silver lining to the cloud of oppression is that we can celebrate those who have overcome it and achieved in spite of it. I celebrate Judith for being a young, talented, *and* female artist. I'll never love Northern Baroque like Italian, but there's something sweet about the merry company paintings. 🥰

[@peroz1000]

Great as always.One question:since painters had to belong to the Guild of Saint Luke , was there a separate guild for sculptors?

[@smarthistory-art-history]

Great question. We didn't mention it but the guilds of Saint Luke in the north usually included sculptors and other artisans.

[@peroz1000]

Thanks!

[@lydiamartin8050]

can someone explain more about her being a female artist in the 17th century?

[@MusicismoreImportant]

Georgia O'Keeffe, Tamara de lempicka
Christine de Pizan
Italian-French poet
Matter too

[@MusicismoreImportant]

Artemisia Gentileschi
Italian painter

[@lunaamore2713]

Awkward sitting position?.
It's not an awkward sitting position she's showing her swag.
She was a hipster.

[@mmfr6822]

A Beautiful woman!
Th@ = sure eh,
C.D.