She found an unidentified painting in storage. It turned out to be a female still-life master's work

Art historian Cynthia Osiecki discovered an unattributed still-life painting in the storage of the National Museum of Norway, which she believed to be the work of Clara Peeters, a lesser-known but influential still-life painter from the Dutch Golden Age. After extensive research and comparison with known Peeters works, it was confirmed that the painting was indeed by her. This finding not only sheds light on Peeters' contributions but also highlights the importance of thorough museum curation and the potential for uncovering hidden gems in forgotten collections. It underscores how often significant art pieces remain unrecognized until they are properly identified.