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Judith Leyster Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Judith Leyster our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Judith Leyster · 1609 – 1660

Young Flute Player

1635 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Boy Playing A Violin, Judith Leyster

1635 · Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond · original 75.0 x 66.0cm

This vibrant Baroque oil painting by Judith Leyster captures a boy in musical absorption. Discover the beauty of this Dutch Golden Age masterpiece.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Judith Leyster: Man Offering Money to a Young Woman

1631 · Mauritshuis, The Hague · original 30 x 24 cm

Discover Judith Leyster’s "Man Offering Money," a captivating 1631 Dutch Golden Age painting. Explore its chiaroscuro style, feminist themes & intimate scene – a unique masterpiece!

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Smiling boy holding grapes in his hat, 1629, Judith Leyster

1629 · Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles · original 25.0 x 21.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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A Card Player by Judith Leyster

1630 · original 35.2 x 31.1cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Young Man with a Cat, 1635, Judith Leyster

1635

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Judith Leyster, Laughing boy with wineglass (1628)

1628 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe · original 77.5 x 69.3cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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An Artist in Her Studio (1632)

1632 · original 80.5 x 105.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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The Lute Player (facing left) (1630) by Judith Leyster

1630 · National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City · original 83.0 x 75.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Judith Leyster: Violinist with a skull and a music book

1633 · original 27.6 x 32.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Round portrait of a boy with beret – Judith Leyster

1632 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 16.7 x 16.2cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Judith Leyster, Portrait of a boy with a cat (1630)

1630 · original 77.5 x 64.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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A boy blowing bubbles by Judith Leyster, 1630

1630 · original 58.4 x 50.2cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Portrait of a Lutenist, Judith Leyster

1635

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Young flute player by lamplight (with two recorders on the wall) by Judith Leyster, 1635

1635 · original 72.0 x 62.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Lute player by lamplight (at full length) (1633)

1633 · original 36.0 x 24.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Card players by lamplight, Judith Leyster

1633 · original 20.0 x 25.5cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Woman sewing by lamplight (1633) by Judith Leyster

1633 · original 22.0 x 21.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Lute player (1629)

1629 · original 50.0 x 37.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Merry Company, Judith Leyster

1630 · original 57 x 68 cm

Admire Judith Leyster’s ‘Merry Company,’ a vibrant Dutch Golden Age oil painting of two revelers. Explore its realism, masterful technique & intimate composition – a captivating 1630 masterpiece.

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Cello player, Judith Leyster

1636 · original 80.2 x 68.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Portrait of a girl seated (1650) by Judith Leyster

1650 · original 78.5 x 62.2cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Self portrait by Judith Leyster, 1653

1653

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Judith Leyster, Portrait of painter (1680)

1680 · original 61.6 x 50.8cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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Flowers in a vase by Judith Leyster, 1654

1654

This Baroque still life by Judith Leyster features vibrant flowers in a blue and white vase. Shop this exquisite oil painting reproduction today.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 65 artworks by Judith Leyster
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The artist

Judith Leyster

1609 – 1660

Quick facts

Born1609, Haarlem, Netherlands
Died1660
Creative periodsmature period
Movementsbaroque
Emotional tonereflective, calm
Copyright statusPublic domain
Typical colorsespresso
Also known asJudita Leystar, Judith Molenaer Leyster, Judith Molenaer, Judith Leijster, Leyster

Biography

early life and training

judith jans leyster, a pioneering female painter, was born in july 1609 in haarlem, netherlands. she was the eighth child of jan willemsz leyster, a cloth maker who later became a brewer. while her training is not well-documented, it's believed that she learned painting from frans pietersz de grebber, a respected artist with a workshop in haarlem.

artistic career

leyster's first known signed works, serenade and jolly topper, date back to 1629 when she was just twenty years old. by 1633, she became a member of the haarlem guild of st. luke, making her one of the first female artists to be part of this prestigious organization.

notable works and collaborations

some of leyster's notable works include:

self-portrait (c. 1633), now at the national gallery of art, washington, d.c., which may have been her presentation piece to the guild.
two illustrations in a book about tulips from 1643, showcasing her versatility.
a portrait from 1652 and a still life from 1654, discovered in a private collection in the 21st century, demonstrate her enduring skill.

collaborations with jan miense molenaer: leyster married jan miense molenaer, a more prolific artist, in 1636. they worked together, sharing a studio in haarlem, and had five children.

legacy and rediscovery

despite being highly regarded by her contemporaries, leyster's work was largely forgotten after her death in 1660. it wasn't until 1893 that she was rediscovered, and scholars began to correctly attribute her works. today, her paintings are recognized as significant contributions to the dutch golden age.

explore more of leyster's works on TopImpressionists.com.
learn about the dutch golden age and its notable artists at wikipedia.
discover other female artists from the era on the dutch golden age art movement page.

conclusion

judith jans leyster's trailblazing career as a female painter in the 17th century netherlands has left an indelible mark on art history. her rediscovery and recognition serve as a testament to her enduring talent and the evolving perception of women in the art world. museum name: national gallery of art, washington, d.c.

Questions & Answers

Can I browse Judith Leyster's works by mood?

Judith Leyster's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

How many artworks by Judith Leyster are available to browse?

You can browse 65 artworks by Judith Leyster on the All Artworks page.

How can I see every artwork made by Judith Leyster?

Every work by Judith Leyster on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

By the TopImpressionists.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 2, 2026

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