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Parrot flower Heliconia psittacorum leaves sweet potato
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Parrot flower Heliconia psittacorum leaves sweet potato
Parrot flower (Heliconia psittacorum) and leaves of sweet potato plant (Ipomoea batatus) with member of the mesquite bug (Pachylis pharanois) and larvae of an unidentified species of Eucleidae, 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. Moth (with white wings, in flight): Diaphania hyalinata. Pyralidae. Moth (with brown and yellow wings, on leaf at foot): Diaphania nitidalis. Pyralidae
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1647 1717 1659 1719 Brown De Voortteeling Dutch Edition Foot Hand Colored Insecten Insects Joseph Leaves Maria Sibylla Maria Sybilla Member Meriaen Merian Metamorphosis Insectorum Moth Mulder Surinaemsche Suriname Surinamensium Transfer Engraving Veranderingen Wonderbaerlyke Larvae Pyralidae Sweet Potato Unidentified Species
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This print showcases the vibrant beauty of nature in all its glory. The image features a stunning Parrot flower (Heliconia psittacorum) surrounded by lush leaves of the sweet potato plant (Ipomoea batatus). As if that wasn't fascinating enough, the picture also captures a member of the mesquite bug (Pachylis pharanois) and larvae from an unidentified species of Eucleidae. The artwork is derived from Maria Sybilla Merian's renowned book "Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten" published in 1719. This Dutch edition, known as "Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium" presents a visual exploration into the diverse insect life found in Suriname. In this particular scene, we can observe two different moth species. One moth gracefully hovers with its white wings spread wide while another rests on a leaf at the foot of this botanical marvel, displaying brown and yellow wings. The hand-colored transfer engraving adds depth and richness to every intricate detail captured within this masterpiece. It serves as a reminder of both Maria Sybilla Merian's exceptional talent as an artist and her invaluable contribution to scientific knowledge during her time.
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