Branch pomegranate tree blue morpho butterfly

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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 der Surinaemsche insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Mulder, Joseph, b. 1659 or 60, Transfer engraving, hand-colored, 1719, From Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium (Insects of Suriname), Dutch edition

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1647 1717 1659 1719 Branch Butterfly De Voortteeling Dutch Edition Hand Colored Insecten Insects Joseph Larva Maria Sibylla Maria Sybilla Meriaen Merian Metamorphosis Insectorum Mulder Surinaemsche Suriname Surinamensium Transfer Engraving Veranderingen Wonderbaerlyke Blue Morpho Morpho Menelaus Pomegranate Tree

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This print showcases the intricate beauty of nature, featuring a branch of a pomegranate tree adorned with a stunning blue morpho butterfly (Morpho menelaus) and the larva of a banded sphinx (Eumorpha fasciata). The image is derived 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 was published in 1719 as part of her book "Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium" (Insects of Suriname). The hand-colored transfer engraving beautifully captures the vibrant colors and delicate details of these fascinating creatures. The blue morpho butterfly, known for its iridescent wings that shimmer like precious gemstones, gracefully rests on one branch while the larva of the banded sphinx crawls along another. This juxtaposition highlights both stages in their life cycles, showcasing nature's incredible ability to transform. Maria Sibylla Merian, an accomplished naturalist and artist from the 17th century, dedicated her life to studying insects and documenting their metamorphoses. Her meticulous observations and artistic skills revolutionized scientific illustration during her time. This print serves as a testament to Merian's pioneering work as well as an enchanting reminder of the wondrous diversity found within our natural world. It invites us

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