Study of Rachel RuyschStudy of Rachel Ruysch, Flower Still Life, c 1726 Acrylic & oil stick on canvas 1400mm (w) x 1400mm (h) I had thought about attempting a recreation of a Dutch Golden Age painting for a while now. I particularly enjoyed Rachel Ruyschs. It is believed that she incorporated elements of decay into her works to extend their beauty beyond mere aesthetics, including the transience of life, mortality, and the life cycle. These ideas intrigued me, and also the