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Banana tree flower Musa paradisiaca io moth Automeris liberia
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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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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
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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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