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Kunsthistorisches Museum

Michaelina Wautier, Painter

30 September 2025 - 22 February 2026

A dynamic scene depicting mythological figures celebrating in a landscape. Central figures include a reclining man in a leopard skin, surrounded by energetic companions and children. A sense of revelry and nature is present, with musicians and various characters engaged in joyous activities.
Press release: Ticket launch

Forgotten, repressed, celebrated 
The Kunsthistorisches Museum presents the largest exhibition to date on the painter Michaelina Wautier

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The Triumph of Bacchus

Michaelina Wautier
c. 1655–59
Oil on canvas, 271.5 × 355.5 cm
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Picture Gallery
© KHM-Museumsverband

A dynamic scene depicting mythological figures celebrating in a landscape. Central figures include a reclining man in a leopard skin, surrounded by energetic companions and children. A sense of revelry and nature is present, with musicians and various characters engaged in joyous activities.
Self-portrait

Michaelina Wautier
c. 1650
Oil on canvas, 120 × 102 cm
Private collection
Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

A portrait of a seated woman with curly hair, wearing a black and white outfit. She holds a palette and brushes in one hand, facing the viewer. Behind her is an empty canvas, suggesting she is an artist at work. The background is dark and understated, emphasizing the subject.
Two Girls as Saints Agnes and Dorothy

Michaelina Wautier
c. 1655
Oil on canvas, 89.7 × 122 cm
Photographer: Rik Klein Gotink 
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp – 
Flemish Community
Photograph: under public domain

Two young women sit together in a richly draped setting. One girl holds a palm frond and looks at a basket of apples and roses, while the other gently touches a sheep lying beside her. Both wear elegant, historical clothing, showcasing expressions of care and contemplation.
Two Boys Blowing Bubbles

Michaelina Wautier
c. 1650–55 
Oil on canvas, 90.5 × 121.3 cm
Seattle Art Museum, Gift of Mr. Floyd Naramore
© Seattle Art Museum 

Two children are depicted in this artwork. One boy, focused, is blowing bubbles with a pipe, while the other stands beside him, holding a hat and looking on with curiosity. The scene is set against a dark background, highlighting their expressions and activities.
The Five Senses (Taste)

Michaelina Wautier
1650
Oil on canvas, 69.5 × 61 cm
Rose-Marie and Eijk Van Otterloo Collection, Boston
Photograph © 2025 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

A young boy with long, light brown hair holds a piece of bread near his mouth, appearing to taste it. He wears a dark cloak and a white collar, set against a softly shaded background that emphasizes his expressive face.
Portrait of Martino Martini

Michaelina Wautier
1654
Oil on canvas, 69.5 × 59 cm
The Klesch Collection, London
© Courtesy of The Klesch Collection

A portrait of a man with a prominent beard, wearing a blue garment and a red hat. He gazes to the side with an expression that blends contemplation and curiosity. The background is dark and neutral, emphasizing the man's features and attire.
The Education of the Virgin

Michaelina Wautier
1656
Oil on canvas, 144.7 × 119.4 cm
The Hague, Private collection, by courtesy of the Hoogsteder Museum Foundation

The image depicts a man and a woman, both showing expressions of care and contemplation, around a young girl who is holding a book. The scene conveys a sense of tenderness and guidance, highlighting the bond between the figures in a moment of shared learning.

Press contact

Mag. Dr. Wolfgang Lamprecht (external Head)
T +43 1 525 24 4021

Mag. Sarah Aistleitner
T +43 1 525 24 4025

Tanja Stigler
T +43 1 525 24 4019

presse@khm.at

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