Two Children with a Cat by Judith Leyster. Two smiling children holding a small black and white kitten.

Two Children with a Cat

Judith Leyster

1630 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A charming 17th-century genre scene capturing the playful joy of two children and their kitten.

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Where it works

A measured piece with active movement in walnut and cognac tones — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Guest Room
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green

About the piece

Painted around 1630, this heartwarming oil on canvas by Dutch Golden Age master Judith Leyster depicts two children delighting in the company of a small kitten. The work showcases Leyster’s signature lively brushwork and warm, luminous palette, creating an inviting scene of domestic play.