The exhibition "Unforgettable: Female Artists from Antwerp to Amsterdam, 1600-1750" at the Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent showcases forty talented female baroque artists, a selection from a larger historical context of over two hundred such artists from the Northern and Southern Netherlands. This project aims to challenge prevailing stereotypes about women's roles in art history, emphasizing that these artists not only created significant works but also thrived alongside their male counterparts.

Through the exhibition, Belgium is making a statement about the important yet often overlooked contributions of women in the baroque arts. The show’s thematic structure brings to light how these artists defied limitations and managed to carve out their niches in a predominantly male-dominated field. The choice of forty artists reflects a calculated effort to both highlight specific exemplary figures and represent broader trends in the art world of that era.

In a time when baroque art is usually associated with male artists, this exhibition aims to reverse the narrative and prompt discussions about gender equality in the arts. By celebrating these remarkable women, the museum not only honors their legacy but also inspires contemporary audiences to reevaluate the contributions of women throughout art history, suggesting that their stories deserve a prominent place alongside those of their male peers.