Sybilla Collection

Butterfly illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), German-born naturalist and scientific illustrator, engraved by J Mulder, from a visit to Suriname, South America

Butterfly illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), German-born naturalist and scientific illustrator, engraved by P Sluyter, from a visit to Suriname, South America

White admiral butterfly and goat-leaf honeysuckle
White admiral butterfly, Limenitis camilla, with caterpillar and pupa and goat-leaf honeysuckle, Lonicera caprifolium. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

Guinea hog and Merian opossum, Sus scrofa, Didelphys murina.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794

Surinam amphisboena or tropical worm lizard, Amphisbaena species.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or

Sybille of Cleves (crayon & w / c)
XIR386064 Sybille of Cleves (crayon & w/c) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims, France; (add.info)

Betrothal portrait of Sybille of Cleves, 1526-7 (oil on panel)
XOS1109189 Betrothal portrait of Sybille of Cleves, 1526-7 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Schlossmuseum, Weimar

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Discover the captivating world of naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian, whose intricate butterfly illustrations, like the White Admiral on Goat-leaf Honeysuckle, brought the wonders of the insect kingdom to life. Merian's passion for nature was matched only by her dedication to documenting it, as seen in her studies of the Guinea Hog and Merian Opossum, Sus scrofa and Didelphys murina. Her explorations extended beyond land to the Surinam Amphisboena, or Tropical Worm Lizard. Yet, Merian's life was not just about science; her Betrothal Portrait, painted in 1526-7, reveals a glimpse into her personal life as Sybille of Cleves. Through her art, Merian continues to inspire awe and appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the natural world.