Another prominent 17th century botanical artist is Rachel Ruysch (1664-1750). With a botanist for a father, it is not at all strange that this Dutch artist turned her mind to painting sumptuous bouquets of flowers. Ruysch's work is very detailed, with strong vivid colors against a dark background. [https://mrsbertinsjewelrybox.blogspot.com/2014/04/botanical-art-by-female-artists.html]