Rachel Ruysch

Timeline

Born in The Hague on June 3.
Entered the studio of Willem van Aelst (1627–1683), a flower painter in Amsterdam.
Began selling independently signed works.
Married the portraitist Juriaen Pool (ca. 1666–1745).
Moved back to The Hague with her family.
Became a member of The Hague Painter’s Guild, along with Pool.
Served as a court painter Johann Wilhelm, Elector Palatine (1658–1716) in Düsseldorf, although she was able to remain in The Hague.
Died in Amsterdam on October 12.