I Am You

I Am You by Victoria Redel is a mesmerising historical novel that reimagines the life of Dutch Golden Age still life painter Maria van Oosterwijck, blending art, desire and sharp questions about who gets to be seen.

Set amid the studios, salons and strict social rules of 17th-century Holland, the story follows Maria as her talent draws attention—and scrutiny. As commissions arrive and reputations are made, she must navigate the pressures of patronage, faith and expectation, while shaping a creative life on her own terms. At its heart, this is also an intimate love story, tender and unsettling in equal measure.

Perfect for readers who love literary historical fiction, novels about women artists, queer romance, and art history with emotional bite.

Add I Am You to your shelf and step into a world where every painted object carries a secret.