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Branch pomegranate tree Punica granatum blue morpho
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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), 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. Butterfly: Morpho menelaus (Linnaeus), female, named Papilio nestor by Linnaeus. Morphidae
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1647 1717 1659 1719 Branch Butterfly De Voortteeling Dutch Edition Female Hand Colored Insecten Insects Joseph Larva Maria Sibylla Maria Sybilla Meriaen Merian Metamorphosis Insectorum Mulder Surinaemsche Suriname Surinamensium Transfer Engraving Veranderingen Wonderbaerlyke Blue Morpho Linnaeus Morpho Menelaus Pomegranate Tree Punica Granatum
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of nature. A branch of a pomegranate tree (Punica granatum) takes center stage, adorned with the vibrant presence of a blue morpho butterfly (Morpho menelaus). The delicate wings of the butterfly flutter gracefully, displaying their mesmerizing shades of blue. Resting on one leaf is a larva of the banded sphinx (Eumorpha fasciata), adding another layer to this enchanting composition. The image originates from Maria Sybilla Merian's renowned work "Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten" (On the reproduction and miraculous transformations of Surinamese insects). Created in 1719 as a transfer engraving and meticulously hand-colored, it exemplifies Merian's dedication to capturing the intricacies and wonders found in nature. Merian was an influential naturalist and artist during her time, known for her detailed illustrations that depicted various stages of insect metamorphosis. This particular piece belongs to her Dutch edition titled "Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium" (Insects of Suriname). It is worth noting that the female blue morpho butterfly featured here was named Papilio nestor by Linnaeus, further emphasizing its significance within scientific classification. This remarkable artwork serves as a testament to both Merian's artistic talent and her contribution to our understanding of entomology.
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