Anna Ruysch
painter from the Northern Netherlands (1666-1741)
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Summary
Anna Ruysch was born on January 1, 1666[1], in The Hague[2]. She died on January 1, 1741[3], in Amsterdam[4]. She worked as a botanical illustrator[5] and painter[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: December 19, 1666[8]
- Father: Frederik Ruysch[9]
- Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic[10]
- Sex or gender: female[11]
- Genre: floral painting[12]
- Commons category: Anna Ruysch[13]
- Family name: Ruysch[14]
- Given name: Anna[15]
- Work location: Amsterdam[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[17]
- Commons Creator page: Anna Ruysch[18]
- Date of baptism: December 19, 1666[19]
- Sibling: Rachel Ruysch[20]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Art+Feminism[21], WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[22], gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[23]
- Has works in the collection: Fitzwilliam Museum[24], Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe[25], Krannert Art Museum[26]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]
- Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[28]
- P14750: B94F-A4A5-1E7C-0A14-D7BE[29]
Why It Matters
Anna Ruysch has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Anna Ruysch born?
Anna Ruysch was born in The Hague[2].
Where did Anna Ruysch die?
Anna Ruysch died in Amsterdam[4].
Who were Anna Ruysch's parents?
Anna Ruysch's father was Frederik Ruysch[9].
What did Anna Ruysch do for work?
Anna Ruysch worked as a botanical illustrator[5] and painter[6].