Painting with Fire: Susanne de Court and the Art of Enamel

The first exhibition devoted to Susanne de Court, a 17th-century French enameler and likely the only woman to lead a Limoges workshop.

Why go

De Court is a largely overlooked figure despite having nearly 100 surviving works and being believed to be the only woman to lead a workshop in Limoges, the center of European enamel production; this first-ever dedicated exhibition brings together 50 of her signed pieces to establish her significance.

What to expect

Approximately 50 signed painted enamels by Susanne de Court, showcasing the technical mastery and artistic range of this 17th-century French enameler and workshop leader.

Things to know

• First exhibition dedicated to Susanne de Court.
• De Court was active around 1600 in Limoges, France.
• Nearly 100 of her works survive today.
• She is widely believed to have been the only woman to lead a workshop in Limoges.
• The exhibition brings together around 50 of her signed works.

Plan your visit

Timed tickets are recommended. Members visit free with no reservations required. The exhibition runs April 8–July 12, 2027.

From the venue

The Frick Collection will present the first exhibition dedicated to the French enameler Susanne de Court. Active around 1600, De Court is an enigmatic figure in the creation of painted enamels. With nearly one hundred surviving works, she is widely believed to have been the only woman to lead a workshop in Limoges, France. This exhibition will bring together around fifty of De Court's signed works, inviting visitors to discover her practice and some of the finest examples of her extraordinary output.