The Google Doodle is renowned for honoring and recognising those who have contributed significantly to their areas in the past. On Monday, Google acknowledged the work of Dutch artist Judith Leyster, who was active in the 17th century, by giving her a page.
Leyster, born in Haarlem, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in 1609, achieved tremendous financial success with her artwork, but after her passing in 1960, her contributions were all but forgotten. At the age of 50, the painter passed away.
Since the perception that men are the only ones who can paint, historians think that all of her works were given to male artists. According to historians, all of her paintings were credited to male artists. The experts later identified over 30 of Lester’s paintings since their signatures did not match those of the people who claimed credit for her works. In the latter half of the 19th century, Leyster finally received praise for her contributions.
Serenade and Jolly Topper, two of Judith Leyster’s earliest and best-known works of art, were created in 1629. By writing J.L. and crossing it out with a star, the artist gave the painting a distinctive signature.
Leyster established her own studios and taught students these skills in addition to creating portraits. She also became one of the first female members of the esteemed painters’ guild in Harlem.
Since 2009, the National Gallery of Art and the Frans Hals Museum have been hosting annual exhibitions in Judith Leyster’s honor to honor her contributions to art and painting.