Two Children with a Cat — Judith Leyster

Judith Leyster. Painted c. 1630.

What fun! The boy in colourful attire abruptly snatches a treat from under the cat’s nose. At the same time, he keeps the animal away from the grabbing hands of the other child. The cat seems afraid of the little boy and might lash out unexpectedly. And then, it would become a mix of laughter and tears. Judith Leyster’s loose painting style contributes to the vivacity.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Gallery of Honour, Main building.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 52 × 61 cm · On loan from a private collection

Print: 52 × 61 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200851329. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.