There is absolutely no doubt as to the biological connection and the opportunity for women to become successful artists in the past. All the more amazing are the women who did produce the work that we enjoy today.
In that case, the most amazing woman would have to be Rachel Ruysch. Ten kids!!!!! All of you who have seen her work in person would agree that she was among the top floral painters not only in her time, but ever. Granted, her production was small, but choice. It deserves repeating: 10 children!
I don't need to go on too much about this, because we all are aware: