Painters of the Italian Renaissance and Dutch 17th Century: A Comparison Between Sofonisba Anguissola and Judith Leyster

The Italian Renaissance (c. 14th to 17th century) and the Dutch 17th century were both periods of prosperity. Not only in terms of wealth but also in culture, science and the arts. These eras form the base for a comparison between painters of both periods. Sofonisba Anguissola (c. 1532-1625) and Judith Leyster (1609-1660) were two well-known and...