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Rachel Ruysch
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Rachel Ruysch was perhaps the most prominent woman painter of the Dutch Golden Age. The daughter of a botanist, Ruysch developed her drawing skills early by creating studies of plant and animal specimens. Her paintings of flowers were widely collected and celebrated during her long and prolific career.
nationalityDutch
lived1664–1750
genderFemale
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The Week Ahead: March 23, 2020
Let us curate your week with this set of daily suggestions for what to enjoy on our platform and on your Meural Canvas.
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