{"product_id":"girl-with-a-straw-hat-judith-leyster","title":"Girl with a Straw Hat - Judith Leyster","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait by Dutch Golden Age painter Judith Leyster, capturing a young subject in a straw hat with fluid brushwork and warm, naturalistic lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudith Leyster, a contemporary of Frans Hals, produced this portrait during the Dutch Golden Age. The work captures a young subject wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat, which casts a soft shadow across the upper portion of the face. Leyster employs a limited palette, focusing on warm ochres, browns, and the crisp white of the collar to define the form. The brushwork is fluid and confident, a hallmark of the Haarlem school of painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is intimate, focusing on the expression of the subject. The lighting is directional, creating a sense of volume and presence. Leyster was one of the few women admitted to the Haarlem Guild of Saint Luke, and her work often features genre scenes or portraits that demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency. The subject's gaze is directed slightly away from the viewer, adding a sense of spontaneity to the portrait. The texture of the straw hat is rendered with economical strokes, suggesting the material without excessive detail. This approach allows the viewer to focus on the character of the sitter rather than the minutiae of the costume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print captures the tonal range of the original oil painting. The dark, neutral background ensures the figure remains the primary focus. The work is representative of the period's interest in character studies, often referred to as 'tronies', where the artist explores expression and lighting rather than formal portraiture. Leyster's ability to convey personality through light and shadow is evident here. The piece is a fine example of seventeenth-century Dutch portraiture, reflecting the technical standards of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Judith Leyster","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58624020709711,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58624043123023,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58624043155791,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58624043188559,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58624043221327,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58624043254095,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58624043286863,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58624043319631,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58624043352399,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58624043385167,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58624043417935,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58624043450703,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Girl-with-a-Straw-Hat_Poster_CompositorV1_1788208025906.jpg?v=1788208487","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/girl-with-a-straw-hat-judith-leyster","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}