Amsterdam University Press Agnes Block and Dutch Art History - Amsterdam University Press

Explore the life of Agnes Block, a multifaceted cultural producer of the seventeenth-century Netherlands. This book examines her roles as a collector, botanist, reader, artist, and patron. Through an analysis of her influence within influential networks, the text addresses the socioeconomic and political barriers faced by early modern women. By focusing on Block, this work aims to integrate her contributions into the broader art and cultural history of the Dutch Golden Age. It addresses the gaps in a male-dominated art history tradition and brings attention to the roles women played in the creation, production, and consumption of art during this period.