Hanneke Ronnes is associate professor of General Cultural Studies at the University of Amsterdam and special professor of Historic Country Houses and Estates at RU Groningen. In her lecture she tells about the interest in garden and nature in the life and work of Belle van Zuylen (1740-1805), one of the most important female writers and composers of the late 18th century.
Doors open from 14:00 in the Laranjazaal.
As part of the 40th anniversary of the Friends Association, this anniversary year features interesting lectures within the common theme 'women and plants': what role did women play in the culture of gardens, gardening and plants? Various speakers will highlight the knowledge and experience of women that has long remained invisible.