When you visit museums , make sure to find works of art by these notable female artists from the 15th to the 19th centuries in Europe. Notice , that they all lived long life . How come ? Simply because flowers and art in general activate brain cells for longevity , through hard and smart work !
1. Sofonisba Anguissola (c. 1532–1625)
- Place of Birth: Cremona, Italy
- Age at Death: 93 years
- Known for her portraits and as one of the first female artists to gain recognition in the Renaissance.
2. Fede Galizia (c. 1578–1630)
- Place of Birth: Milan, Italy
- Age at Death: Approximately 52 years
- Known for her still life paintings and portraits, particularly of food and flowers.
3. Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–c. 1656)
- Place of Birth: Rome, Italy
- Age at Death: Approximately 63 years
- Renowned for her dramatic portraits and powerful depictions of women in biblical and mythological scenes.
4. Judith Leyster (1609–1660)
- Place of Birth: Haarlem, Netherlands
- Age at Death: 51 years
- Known for her genre scenes, portraits, and still life paintings.
5. Clara Peeters (c. 1594–c. 1657)
- Place of Birth: Antwerp, Belgium
- Age at Death: Approximately 63 years
- Recognized for her exquisite still life paintings featuring food and household items.
6. Anna Maria van Schurman (1607–1678)
- Place of Birth: Cologne, Germany
- Age at Death: 71 years
- An accomplished artist known for her portraits and intellectual pursuits.
7. Maria Sibylla Merian (1647–1717)
- Place of Birth: Frankfurt, Germany
- Age at Death: 70 years
- Known for her scientific illustrations and studies of insects; she also created still life works.
8. Rachel Ruysch (1664–1750)
- Place of Birth: The Hague, Netherlands
- Age at Death: 86 years
- A prominent still life painter known for her detailed flower arrangements and innovative compositions; she gained significant recognition in her lifetime.
Her painting is on display at Norton Simon Museum in CA. (See image)
9. Louise Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun (1755–1842)
- Place of Birth: Paris, France
- Age at Death: 86 years
- An influential portrait painter known for her flattering depictions of royalty and aristocracy, including Queen Marie Antoinette.
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