Sunday, October 8, 2017

FLOWER POWER!! THE FANTASTIC ART OF RACHEL RUYSCH

Rachel Ruysch (Dutch 1664-1750) was  a still life painter from the Northern Netherlands.  
She became a prominent court painter for the city of Dusseldorf (Germany).  Here she painted floral
paintings for the Prince Johann Wilhelm and his wife.  






 Insects and a Lizard In A Wood by Rachel Ruysch, Collection of
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, England


Roses, Convolvulus, Poppies And Other Flowers On A Stone Ledge
by Rachel Ruysch, collection of the National Museum Of Women In the Arts, Washington DC


She became so renowned and popular for her flower paintings, that she received higher prices for her work than even the famous Dutch master painter,😎 Rembrandt Van Rijn.



Here is a video for you to learn more about Rachel Ruysch and her work:


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