The Cat in Art: The 1600s to Modern Times
During the 17th century, there were only a few women artists and only a few cats that would allow themselves to be painted. One artist, a Judith Leyster, who was a student of Franz Hal and painted his style, used one very reluctant kitten in a 1629 painting entitled “Laughing Children With Cat.” Perhaps the most famous depiction of a feline from this period comes from Rembrandt’s etching, “Virgin and Child With Cat.” This work of art is considered a masterpiece that set a standard for all intimate views of maternity depicted by artists in subsequent centuries. Dutch artist, Jan … Continue reading