Rachel Ruysch, Still Life with Flowers (detail), 1709. Oil on canvas. Promised gift of Rose-Marie and Eijk van Otterloo, in support of the Center for Netherlandish Art.
Rachel Ruysch, Still Life with Flowers (detail), 1709. Oil on canvas. Promised gift of Rose-Marie and Eijk van Otterloo, in support of the Center for Netherlandish Art.
Rachel Ruysch: The Making of an Exhibition
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Tickets (Member / Nonmember)
In-Person $28 / $35
Livestream $16 / $20
In the still life paintings of Dutch artist Rachel Ruysch (1664–1750), floral and fruit arrangements appear alive and rich with movement. These dazzling displays feature an astonishing variety of flowers, fruits, insects, and amphibians from across the globe. The first-ever solo exhibition dedicated to the artist brings together over 35 of her finest paintings, alongside a selection of plant and insect specimens from Harvard University. Hear from the exhibition curator to learn how it came together, and explore cross-disciplinary collaborations that shed light on the botanical discoveries Ruysch wove into her art.
Antien Knaap, Rose-Marie and Eijk van Otterloo Curator of Paintings, Art of Europe
Course Packages
Purchase a ticket package for the full four-session “Rachel Ruysch: Art, Science, and Society” course. Please note that this option is not available after the date of the first session.
Assistive listening system
Wheelchair accessible
Ticket Information
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk.
Livestream Tickets
The livestream ticket gives access to a live feed of the event that can be watched remotely. You must be logged in to the account used to purchase the ticket in order to access the livestream on the Video Content page. Please log in at least 5 minutes before the start of the event to test your connection.
Livestream ticket holders must watch the event live; there is no recording of the event available for viewing at a later time.
Bag Checks
All bags are subject to inspection by Museum staff. Backpacks, large bags, all liquids including hand sanitizer and sunscreen, and outside food or drink are not permitted. Exceptions are made for medical or religious needs. All bags are strongly discouraged, and any bags larger than 11” x 15” must be checked in the Coat Room upon entry. Read our full bag check policy.