Framed Print : Plate from Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium
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Plate from Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium
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1668 1773 17th Century 18th Century Anna Maria Sibylla Merian Caiman Crocdilian Crocdylia Crocodile Crocodylia Crocodylian Crocodylid Crocodylidae Crocodylomorpha Diapsid Diapsida Eusuchia Henophidia Herolt Alligatoridae Caiman Crocodilus Common Caiman
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the exquisite Plate from Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning print offers a glimpse into the intriguing world of Surinam insects, as beautifully captured in this 17th-century illustration. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve and enhance the intricate details of the original artwork, bringing a touch of history and natural wonder into your home or office. Delight in the intricacies of these fascinating insects, showcased in their transformative stages, and elevate your space with the timeless allure of these framed prints.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.9cm (9.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This plate is taken from the seminal work "Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium" (Metamorphosis of the Insects of Suriname), published between 1766 and 1773 by the renowned naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian. The plate features a detailed illustration of a Common Caiman (Caiman crocodilus), a large prehistoric-looking reptile native to the tropical regions of South and Central America. The Common Caiman, also known as the Guiana Caiman, is a member of the family Alligatoridae within the larger order Crocodylia, which includes alligators, gavialids, and crocodiles. This powerful predator is characterized by its long, powerful tail, elongated snout, and powerful jaws filled with sharp, conical teeth. Merian's meticulous observation and documentation of the Common Caiman's anatomy and behavior were groundbreaking for her time, as she was one of the first European women to study and illustrate tropical animals in their natural habitats. Her work paved the way for future naturalists and zoologists, and her illustrations remain some of the most accurate and detailed records of these animals from the 18th century. This plate, in particular, showcases the Common Caiman in its natural environment, surrounded by aquatic vegetation and with its mouth wide open, revealing its fearsome teeth. The intricate details of the scales, muscles, and veins are rendered with remarkable precision, making this plate a true masterpiece of natural history illustration. Merian's work also includes illustrations of other fascinating creatures from Suriname, such as various species of beetles, butterflies, and moths, making "Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium" an invaluable resource for the study of biodiversity and natural history.
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