Maria Sibylla Merian Libri

Focusing on the groundbreaking contributions of Maria Sibylla Merian, this work highlights her journey to Suriname in 1699, where she studied insect development and reproduction. As a pioneering female scientist and artist of the 17th century, Merian challenged the prevailing belief in spontaneous generation. Her legacy is explored through essays in Dutch and English, alongside translations of her original texts. The book also features an index of plant, animal, and insect names, showcasing her scientific and artistic significance.

An enchanting collection of flora and fauna illustrations by Germany's famous woman artist Maria Sibylla Merian.

Maria Sibylla Merian's New Book of Flowers represents one of the most stunning collections of floral engravings created by a fascinating and fiercely independent woman.

Fine-line images of roses, butterflies, tulips, caterpillars, and other specimens of plant and insect life in elegant full-page compositions. These plates are considered among the finest achievements of a great age of floral painting and the engraver's art. Reprinted from the classic, influential works of the famed artist/entomologist Merian (1647–1717). New English captions.

This lovely book is inspired by Maria Sibylla Merian's beautiful studies of insect metamorphosis. An intrepid and gifted artist, Merian travelled to Suriname in 1699 to undertake research into the flora and fauna of the country. These vibrant illustrations are luxury versions of plates from the book which Merian published on her return. Prized for their combination of artistic skill and scientific rigour they were acquired by George III and are now part of the Royal Collection. We present Merian's artworks alongside individual black-and-white outlines, so that you can enjoy colouring these gorgeous images for yourself. This paperback book has 96 pages and 28 x 22.5 x 0.7cm

Der Ausstellungskatalog gibt Einblick in Leben und Werk Maria Sibylla Merians und stellt neun europäische Schmetterlingsarten vor, die am Anfang von Merians wissenschaftlichem Interesse standen.