Oana is an independent art historian specializing in early modern Dutch art and Italian Old Masters. She graduated from the Renaissance Studies programme at Utrecht University with a thesis about institutional practices surrounding women Old Masters in Dutch and Flemish museums. She has worked as assistant editor and researcher at the Dutch Institute for Art History (RKD, The Hague), editing the most recent Frans Hals catalogue raisonné. The digital monograph was launched in July 2024 and is titled 'Frans Hals and His Workshop.' Since then, Oana has been researching painted copies after Frans Hals and will soon turn this project into a doctoral proposal.
Areas of Expertise
Who Was Paracelsus? 11 Things You Should Know
Paracelsus was a Renaissance man by all means. He made contributions to alchemy, medicine, toxicology, philosophy, and even theology.
Paracelsus in the Ottoman Empire: Adoption or Adaptation?
Learn how the alchemical medicine of Paracelsus reached the Ottoman Empire in the seventeenth century.
What Was Judith Leyster’s Contribution to Dutch Painting?
Judith Leyster (1609-1660) is the most famous female artist from the Low Countries, but her rise to fame started roughly 100 ago.
How Did Rachel Ruysch Become a World Famous Still Life Painter?
Rachel Ruysch is without a doubt the most successful woman artist in the history of Dutch painting.
How Jacopo Tintoretto Defined the Renaissance in Venice
Jacopo Tintoretto (1519-1594) is one of the most famous Renaissance masters. Working in Venice and beyond, Tintoretto made his mark with his dramatic compositions, visible brushstrokes, and distinctive style.