Giovanni Garzoni (Italian, 1600-1670) was a highly skilled artist who became famous for her exquisite watercolors of fruits, vegetables and a variety of botanical* subjects. She even painted insects on the fruits and vegetables!!
Giovanna Garzoni Still Life with Bowl of Citrons,
She was very popular in her day and received important commissions* and was a court painter for one of the most powerful families in Italy -- the Medici family.
Here is a video with a collection of her work:
*Botanical: relating to plants
*Commission: To give an order for or authorize the production of (something such as a building, piece of equipment or work of art)
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