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Metamorphosis of various insects, 1726 (hand-coloured engraving)
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Metamorphosis of various insects, 1726 (hand-coloured engraving)
986121 Metamorphosis of various insects, 1726 (hand-coloured engraving) by Sluiter or Sluyter, Pieter (c.1675-p.1713); 50.5x33.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Metamorphosis of various insects. From Dissertation sur la Generation et les Transformations des Insectes de Surinam, by Maria Sibylla Merian. Pieter Sluiter or Sluyter (c.1675-p.1713). Hand-coloured engraving. Published in the Hague, 1726. 50.5 x 33.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
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1720s 1726 Animal Theme Animal Themes Artist Swiss Background Changing Early Eighteenth Century Five Animals Four Objects Ground Hand Colored Hand Coloring Hand Coloured Hand Colouring Hand Tinted Handcolored Leafed Leafy Maria Sibylla Merian Medium Group Medium Group Of Animals Merian Metamorphosis Old Masters Plant Part Prints Small Group Small Group Of Objects Surinam Swiss Artist White Background Positive Concepts
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This print showcases the intricate "Metamorphosis of various insects" from 1726, a hand-coloured engraving by Pieter Sluiter or Sluyter. The artwork, measuring 50.5x33.5 cm, is part of a private collection and originated from Maria Sibylla Merian's renowned work "Dissertation sur la Generation et les Transformations des Insectes de Surinam". The close-up image reveals the remarkable detail and skillful artistry employed by the Swiss artist. Against a pristine white background, five animals undergo their mesmerizing transformation amidst leafy surroundings. Each insect represents nature's ability to change and adapt. Hand-tinted with vibrant colors, this early 18th-century masterpiece captures the essence of these creatures' metamorphosis in stunning clarity. The delicate balance between plant life and animal themes creates an enchanting visual narrative that transports viewers into a world teeming with beauty and wonder. Pieter Sluyter's expertise as an illustrator shines through his meticulous attention to detail in every engraved line on this piece. The composition evokes feelings of awe for nature's complexity while celebrating its harmonious coexistence. As we gaze upon this extraordinary artwork, we are reminded of Maria Sibylla Merian's pioneering contributions to entomology and scientific illustration during her time in Surinam. This print serves as both a testament to her legacy and an invitation for us to appreciate the boundless wonders found within our natural world.
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