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Cacao or cocoa tree and fruit, Theobroma cacao
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Cacao or cocoa tree and fruit, Theobroma cacao
Cacao or cocoa tree and fruit, Theobroma cacao. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by P. Sluyter after an illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian from Metamorphosis of the Insects of Surinam, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, The Hague, 1705
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Pieter Sluyter after an illustration by the renowned naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian, showcases the magnificent Cacao or Theobroma cacao tree and its fruit. The image captures the tree in its full glory, with its large, glossy leaves and the distinctive cocoa pods hanging from its trunk. Theobroma cacao, translated as "food of the gods," is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. The cocoa tree is an essential source of nourishment for a multitude of insects, as depicted in this illustration. The intricate details of various insects, such as moths, caterpillars, and pupae, can be seen among the cocoa pods. One of the most fascinating creatures shown is the owlet moth, which can be spotted perched on a pod. Maria Sibylla Merian, a pioneering naturalist and artist, traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Americas to study and document various species of insects. Her meticulous observations and illustrations, published in her seminal work "Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium," have significantly contributed to the scientific understanding of insect life cycles. This engraving not only highlights the beauty of the Cacao tree and its associated insects but also underscores the intricate relationships between various organisms in the natural world.
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