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Banana tree flower Musa paradisiaca io moth Automeris liberia
Banana tree flower (Musa paradisiaca) with io moth (Automeris liberia), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Sluyter, Peter, 1645-1722, Transfer engraving, hand-colored, 1719, From Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium (Insects of Suriname), Dutch edition
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Media ID 18509857
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1645 1722 1647 1717 1719 De Voortteeling Dutch Edition Hand Colored Insecten Insects Maria Sibylla Maria Sybilla Meriaen Merian Metamorphosis Insectorum Peter Sluyter Surinaemsche Suriname Surinamensium Transfer Engraving Veranderingen Wonderbaerlyke Banana Tree Io Moth Musa Paradisiaca
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Bring the enchanting beauty of nature into your home with our exquisite poster prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image showcases the ethereal union of a banana tree flower (Musa paradisiaca) and the io moth (Automeris liberia), a rare and stunning sight from the renowned Merian Collection. Maria Sibylla Merian's meticulous illustration, "Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten," comes to life in vibrant colors and intricate detail. Each print is a work of art, perfect for adding a touch of natural wonder to any room.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20cm x 30.3cm (7.9" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the exquisite beauty of a banana tree flower (Musa paradisiaca) accompanied by the enchanting presence of an io moth (Automeris liberia). The image is a transfer engraving, meticulously hand-colored, and dates back to 1719. It originates from Maria Sybilla Merian's renowned work "Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten" (On the reproduction and marvelous transformations of Surinamese insects), which she co-authored with Peter Sluyter. Merian, a prominent Dutch artist and naturalist in the 17th century, dedicated her life to studying and documenting various species of insects. Her groundbreaking book "Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium" (Insects of Suriname) remains an invaluable resource for entomologists even today. The vibrant colors depicted in this print highlight the delicate details of both the banana tree flower and the io moth. The intricate patterns on the wings of the moth are mesmerizing, while the graceful form of the banana tree flower adds a touch of elegance to this composition. This remarkable piece not only captures nature's splendor but also serves as a testament to Merian's immense talent as an artist-scientist. It invites viewers into a world where art meets science, offering us glimpses into Suriname's rich biodiversity through its stunning insect inhabitants.
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