Maria Sibylla Collection

Guava Psidium guineense hairy larva species Podalia
Guava (Psidium guineense) with hairy larva species of Podalia or Megalopyge, and larva and pupa of tobacco hawk moth (Manduca sexta)

Paardebloem De Europische insecten Merian Maria Sibylla
Paardebloem, De Europische insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Transfer print, hand-colored, 1730, Dandelion, with caterpillar

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

Branch guava tree leaf-cutter ants army ants
Branch of a guava tree with leaf-cutter ants, army ants, pink-toed tarantulas, huntsman spiders, and a ruby-topaz hummingbird

Branch cassava Manihot esculenta rustic sphinx
Branch of a cassava (Manihot esculenta) with rustic sphinx (Manduca rustica), larva and pupa of tetrio sphinx (Pseudosphinx tetrio) and garden tree-boa (Corallus enhydris)

Branch pomegranate tree blue morpho butterfly
Branch of a pomegranate tree with blue morpho butterfly (Morpho menelaus) and larva of banded sphinx (Eumorpha fasciata), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen

Wonderbare Rupsen De Europische insecten Merian
Wonderbare Rupsen, De Europische insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Engraving, hand-colored, 1730

Irias De Europische insecten Merian Maria Sibylla
Irias, De Europische insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Engraving, hand-colored, 1730

Rozenkoleurde Akkerwinde De Europische insecten
Rozenkoleurde Akkerwinde, De Europische insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Engraving, hand-colored, 1730

Kamper-foely Capri folie De Europische insecten
Kamper-foely, of Capri folie, De Europische insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Engraving, hand-colored, 1730

Druivenblossem De Europische insecten Merian
Druivenblossem, De Europische insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Engraving, hand-colored, 1730

Hyacinth De Europische insecten Merian Maria Sibylla
Hyacinth, De Europische insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Engraving, hand-colored, 1730

Fourmi dessinee avec le microscope De Europische
Fourmi dessinee avec le microscope, De Europische insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Engraving, hand-colored, 1730

Krieken De Europische insecten Merian Maria Sibylla
Krieken, De Europische insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Engraving, hand-colored, 1730

Blaauwe Viole De Europische insecten Merian Maria Sibylla
Blaauwe Viole, De Europische insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Engraving, hand-colored, 1730, Maria Sibylla Merian sculpcit--lower left

Moerbessen De Europische insecten Merian Maria Sibylla
Moerbessen, De Europische insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Engraving, hand-colored, 1730, Mar: Sibil. Merian inscribed on mulberry branches

Veld-kruis-diftel De Europische insecten Merian
Veld-kruis-diftel, De Europische insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Engraving, hand-colored, 1730

Brandenetelbladeren De Europische insecten Merian
Brandenetelbladeren, De Europische insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Engraving, hand-colored, 1730

Branch swamp immortelle Erythrina fusca saturniid moth
Branch of a swamp immortelle (Erythrina fusca) with saturniid moth (Arsenura armida) and larvae of an unknown species, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der

Pineapple Ananas comosus metamorphosis bamboo page
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) with metamorphosis of bamboo page (Philaethria dido) and twice-stabbed lady bird beetle (Chilocorus cacti)

Belly-ache bush Jatropha gossypifolia metamorphosis
Belly-ache bush (Jatropha gossypifolia) with metamorphosis of a giant sphinx moth (Cocytius antaeus), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche

Parrot flower Heliconia psittacorum leaves sweet potato
Parrot flower (Heliconia psittacorum) and leaves of sweet potato plant (Ipomoea batatus) with member of the mesquite bug (Pachylis pharanois) and larvae of an unidentified species of Eucleidae

Peacock flower Caesalpinia pulcherrima metamorphosis
Peacock flower (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) and metamorphosis of tobacco hawk moth (Manduca sexta), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten

Branch genip tree Genipa americana South American
Branch of a genip tree (Genipa americana) with South American palm weevil (Rhynchophorus palmarum), unknown hairy larva (species of Megalopygidae), and bee (Eulema cingulata)

Thistle- plant Solanum stramoniifolium moth Automeris species
Thistle-like plant (Solanum stramoniifolium) with moth of the Automeris species, Molippa nibasa moth, and unidentified larva

Branch pomegranate tree Punica granatum blue morpho
Branch of a pomegranate tree (Punica granatum) with blue morpho butterfly (Morpho menelaus) and larva of banded sphinx (Eumorpha fasciata)

Engraved title Maria Sybilla Meriaen de voortteeling
Engraved title, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Ottens, Frederik, Transfer engraving

Surinam caiman Paleosuchus palpebrosus biting
Surinam caiman (probably Paleosuchus palpebrosus) biting South American false coral snake (Anilius scytale), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der

Branch cotton tree flower Gossypium barbadense
Branch of a cotton tree in flower (Gossypium barbadense), with butterfly (Helicopis cupido), and metamorphosis of moth of Hypercompe species, De Europische insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717

Pomelo shaddock Citrus maxima metamorphosis moth
Pomelo or shaddock (Citrus maxima) with metamorphosis of moth (Urania leilus), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten, Merian

Branch fig tree Ficus carica metamorphosis fig sphinx
Branch of a fig tree (Ficus carica) with metamorphosis of fig sphinx (Pachylia ficus), and Pachylia syces moth, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der

Moonflower Ipomoea alba Passalus interruptus
Moonflower (Ipomoea alba) with Passalus interruptus beetle and jewel beettle (Euchroma gigantea), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten

Branch cassava Manihot esculenta black tegu lizard
Branch of a cassava (Manihot esculenta) with black tegu or lizard (Tupinambis nigropunctatus) and white peacock butterfly (Anartia jatrophae)

Blue morpho butterfly Morpho menelaus larva pupa
Blue morpho butterfly (Morpho menelaus), larva and pupa of an unidentified species, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten, Merian

Musaceae plant Heliconia acuminata metamorphosis
Musaceae plant (Heliconia acuminata) with metamorphosis of southern armyworm (Spodoptera eridania), unidentified moth, and flying wasp

Water hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes giant water
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) with giant water bugs (Lethocerus grandis), veined tree-frog (Phrynohyas venulosa), tadpoles, and eggs

Cardinal guard flower Pachystachys coccinea owl butterfly
Cardinals guard flower (Pachystachys coccinea) with owl butterfly (Caligo idomeneus) and unidentified larva, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der

Branch sweet orange tree Citrus sinensis metamorphosis
Branch of sweet orange tree (Citrus sinensis) with metamorphosis of Rothschildia hesperus moth, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten

Rocu Tree Caterpillars Moths Butterflies Maria Sibylla
The Rocu Tree with Caterpillars, Moths, and Butterflies; Maria Sibylla Merian (German, 1647 - 1717); Netherlands; 1730, 1771; Gouache; 52.7 x 34.8 cm (20 3, 4 x 13 11, 16 in.)

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Maria Sibylla Merian, a renowned European insect artist, had an extraordinary talent for capturing the beauty and intricacy of nature. Through her meticulous illustrations, she brought to life various species like the guava Psidium guineense and its hairy larva species Podalia. She also depicted the vibrant Paardebloem (dandelion) alongside European insects. Merian's artistic prowess extended to other plants as well, such as the banana tree flower Musa paradisiaca and the io moth Automeris liberia. Her attention to detail was evident in her portrayal of leaf-cutter ants marching on a branch of a guava tree or army ants swarming around it. Cassava branches were not exempt from Merian's scrutiny either; she captured their rustic sphinx caterpillars with precision. The pomegranate tree served as a backdrop for her depiction of the stunning blue morpho butterfly fluttering gracefully on one of its branches. Her collection titled "Wonderbare Rupsen" showcased various European insects including Irias and Rozenkoleurde Akkerwinde (rosy bindweed). Kamper-foely Capri folie (camp foil) was another intriguing subject that found its way into Merian's artwork. Not limited to flora alone, Merian explored different realms within nature. Druivenblossem (grape blossom) became an exquisite setting for some of her works while Hyacinth provided inspiration for others. Maria Sibylla Merian left behind a legacy that continues to inspire artists and scientists alike with her ability to capture the essence of these diverse organisms through artistry unparalleled in its time.