Portrait of a Man

Admire Catharina van Hemessen’s ‘Portrait of a Man,’ a stunning Renaissance masterpiece. Explore her exquisite portraiture & learn about this pioneering Flemish artist.


Catharina van Hemessen (1528 - 1587)

Discover Catharina van Hemessen (1528-1587), a pioneering Flemish Renaissance artist renowned for intimate portraits & her groundbreaking self-portrait – one of the earliest by a female painter. Explore her legacy!