Canvas Print : Palliseden bonn
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Palliseden bonn
From Plate 11 Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium of de Verandering der Surinaamsche Insecten (1705) by Maria Sibylla Merian
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Media ID 8580957
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17th Century Anna Maria Sibylla Merian Arthropod Arthropoda Butterflies Butterfly Caterpillar Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Lepidoptera Lepidopteran Merian Metamorphosis Wings Invertebrata
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the enchanting world of Maria Sibylla Merian's Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium to your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring the captivating image of "Palliseden bonn" from Plate 11, this print showcases the intricate detail and vibrant colors of Merian's iconic work. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and high-definition printing techniques, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your decor. Elevate your space with a touch of natural history and artistic beauty - order your Canvas Print of "Palliseden bonn" today from Media Storehouse."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning illustration is taken from Plate 11 of "Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium" by the remarkable Maria Sibylla Merian, published in 1705. The German naturalist and artist is renowned for her detailed and accurate observations of the natural world, particularly insects. In this print, Merian depicts the metamorphosis of an orange-hued Lepidopteran, or butterfly, from its caterpillar stage to its winged adult form. The illustration showcases the intricate details of the insect's anatomy, from its six-legged, hexapod body as a caterpillar to the delicate, hexapod wings of the butterfly. The transformation is a testament to the beauty and complexity of the arthropod world, which Merian documented with great care and precision. Merian's work was groundbreaking for her time, as she challenged the prevailing belief that insects were insignificant and unworthy of study. Her meticulous drawings and detailed descriptions of their life cycles contributed significantly to the scientific understanding of these invertebrates. This image captures the essence of a daytime metamorphosis, with the orange butterfly basking in the sunlight, its wings spread wide, ready to take flight. The intricate patterns on its wings, as well as the delicate veins, are beautifully rendered, making this a true masterpiece of 17th-century natural history art.
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