No Woman Could Have Painted This, They Said. They Were Wrong.

The article discusses the rediscovery of Michaelina Wautier, a 17th-century Flemish painter whose works were long attributed to male artists. A chance finding in a Vienna museum revealed that several paintings previously credited to men were, in fact, Wautier's creations. The article highlights the systematic marginalization of women artists throughout history, with Wautier's paintings being dismissed as the work of men due to prevailing biases. The discovery of her true identity has shed light on the remarkable talent and skill of this forgotten artist, and has sparked a renewed interest in her life and oeuvre. The article underscores the importance of challenging preconceptions and biases, and of actively uncovering the contributions of women artists who have been unjustly overlooked. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to rediscover and celebrate the forgotten legacies of female artists throughout history.