A painting that spent decades in storage has finally been given its rightful artist: Clara Peeters. The Still Life with small game and grapes on a gilded tazza, dating from around 1620, was thought to be by Ambrosius Brueghel for over a century before it was reattributed in the early 20th century.

Now, as part of an exhibition called Woman Painter, the painting is set to make its grand debut. The exhibition will showcase works from 18 other influential yet often overlooked female artists, making this a significant moment for gender equality in the art world.

The painting’s journey from obscurity to recognition serves as a reminder of how much we can miss when history gets murky. Its rediscovery at the National Museum of Norway is a testament to the ongoing process of re-evaluating and uncovering the contributions of women artists throughout history.

Cynthia Osiecki, the curator responsible for this find, says the painting was acquired by the museum in 1845 but was sent off to storage after experts took away its Brueghel attribution. It’s a poignant reminder that sometimes, the best discoveries are those we make again ourselves.