Michaelina Wautier 1604-1689 “The education of the Virgin” 1656 Photo is taken by: @robertpuffjr Is this male or female art? This history painting shows the Virgin Mary's mother teaching her to read. Her father thanks God that they have a child, even though they are old. The painting is by a woman, but for a long time people thought it was by a man, because it was rare for women to make history paintings. (This writeup is taken from the description at the museum.) Mauritius, The Hague, The Netherlands #michaelinawautier #wautier #michaelina #mauritius #mauritshuis #historyofart #arthistory #greatworksofart #artmuseum #art #artist #masterpiece #painting #museumvisit #artlover #artists #artblogger (at Mauritshuis) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChEFT4ELaEo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
