Unforgettable: Hannibal Publishers

Dr. Frederica Van Dam is the Curator of Old Masters at MSK Ghent. Specializing in Early Modern Flemish painting, she co-curated Van Eyck – An Optical Revolution and led the first monographic show on Theodoor Rombouts. Dr. Virginia Treanor is the Senior Curator at the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) in Washington, D.C. She earned her Ph.D. in 17th-century Dutch and Flemish art from the University of Maryland. Since joining NMWA in 2012, Dr. Treanor has curated numerous exhibitions, including multiple installments of the "Women to Watch" series.

I. Foreword II. Introduction III. Identity a. Essay: The Presence of the Artist. Self-Development, Self-Improvement, and Self-Representation b. Essay: Gender and Genre c. Essay: The Voice of Maria Faydherbe d. Cluster note: Identity e. Cluster note: Tradition & Ambition IV. Choices a. Essay: Spiritual Daughters in the Artistic Economy of the Southern Netherlands b. Essay: Women and the Reality of Lace-making c. Essay: Women and Religious Life d. Cluster note: Family Ties e. Cluster note: Social Expectations V. Local and Global Networks a. Essay: Women in the Art Trade b. Essay: Female Clientele c. Essay: Women, Art, and Science d. Cluster note: Local Networks e. Cluster note: Global Networks VI. Value & Legacy a. Essay: Women in Museum Collections b. Essay: Judith Leyster and the Art Market c. Cluster note: Value and Legacy VII. Checklist of Illustrated/Exhibited Works VIII. Bibliography: IX. Index with Page References X. Colophon and Photo Credits

Unforgettable highlights over 40 female artists from the seventeenth-century Low Countries, challenging their historical obscurity and showcasing their diverse contributions to art. Accompanies an exhibition at NMWA from 26 September 2025 to 11 January 2026, and at MSK from 7 March 2026 to 31 May 2026.