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Gooseberry with moth
Gooseberry plant, groseille de jardin, Ribes uva-crispa with moth, caterpillar and pupa, Plate XXIX. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Maria Sibylla Merian from De Europischen Insecten, J.F. Bernard, Amsterdam. 1730. Reprint of Der Raupen wunderbare Verwandelung and sonderbare Blumennahrung
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving by the renowned naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian depicts a Gooseberry plant (Ribes uva-crispa) with various stages of a moth's life cycle. The image is taken from Merian's seminal work, "De Europischen Insecten," published by J.F. Bernard in Amsterdam in 1730. The title of the specific plate is "Der Raupen wunderbare Verwandelung und sonderbare Blumennahrung," which translates to "The Wonderful Metamorphosis and Extraordinary Flower Food of the Caterpillars." Merian's meticulous observation and documentation of the natural world were groundbreaking for her time, and this plate is a testament to her dedication and skill. The Gooseberry plant is shown in full bloom, its leaves and berries providing a lush backdrop to the intricate depiction of the moth's life cycle. The moth's caterpillar is shown in various stages of growth, feeding on the Gooseberry leaves, while a pupa rests nearby, ready to transform into an adult moth. The beauty and intricacy of Merian's work continue to captivate viewers today, offering a glimpse into the natural world that was once a source of wonder and fascination. This image is not only a valuable historical artifact but also a reminder of the importance of observing and documenting the natural world around us.
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