Figure Studies
Two Children with a Cat
Judith Leyster
A charming 17th-century genre scene capturing the playful joy of two children and their kitten.
A Boy and a Girl with a Cat and an Eel
Judith Leyster
1635 · Oil Paint, Panel
A lively and expressive 17th-century genre painting by Dutch master Judith Leyster.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — anchors the wall with steady presence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Created around 1635, this captivating oil on panel by Judith Leyster demonstrates her exceptional ability to capture human emotion and spontaneous joy. The composition features two children engaged in play with a cat and an eel, brought to life through the dramatic lighting and confident, bold brushstrokes characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age.
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