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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 14 MIN

The Forgotten Still-Life Prodigy

from The Atlantic Out Loud

The 17th-century painter Rachel Ruysch was once more famous than Vermeer. By Zachary Fine From the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠September 2025 issue⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 17th-century painter Rachel Ruysch was once more famous than Vermeer. By Zachary Fine From the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠September 2025 issue⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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