She was born in Haarlem as the daughter of Pieter Barbiers III and Maria Geertruida Snabilie.

[2] Her brother Pieter Barbiers IV and sister Caecilia Geertruida also became painters.

In 1823, she married the painter Pieter de Goeje.

[1] She is known for flower still lifes, and often signed her works M.G.

[3] This article about a Dutch painter is a stub.