Maria de Knuijt
Maria de Knuijt was the chief patron of the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer and the wife of Pieter van Ruijven, who collectively owned a significant portion of Vermeer's works. Her family's support and patronage played a crucial role in the artist's career during the 17th century, and she is believed to have been instrumental in the distribution of his art after his death.
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Maria de Knuijt was Vermeer’s chief patron and the wife of Pieter van Ruijven.
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