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Mounted Print : Mulberry leaf and silkworm, Bombyx mori
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Mulberry leaf and silkworm, Bombyx mori
Silkworm moth, Bombyx mori, caterpillar and pupa with mulberry leaf, Morus alba I. 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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Alba Amsterdam Bernard Bombyx Caterpillar Entomology Maria Merian Mori Morus Moth Mulberry Pupa Sibylla Silkworm Insecten
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Discover the captivating beauty of nature with our Mounted Photos from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece features a silkworm, Bombyx mori, in various stages of its life cycle - from caterpillar to pupa - delicately feeding on a mulberry leaf, Morus alba. The intricate details of this hand-colored copperplate engraving by Maria Sibylla Merian, originally published in De Europischen Insecten, transport you to a time when natural history was a labor of love. Add this stunning work of art to your collection and bring the wonders of the natural world into your home or office.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.2cm x 20.3cm (6" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by the renowned naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian in 1730, depicts various stages of the life cycle of the silkworm, Bombyx mori, alongside a mulberry leaf from the Morus alba tree. The intricate detail and vibrant colors bring to life the fascinating metamorphosis of this remarkable insect. Merian's work, titled "De Europischen Insecten" or "European Insects," was published by J.F. Bernard in Amsterdam. This specific image is a reprint of her earlier publication, "Der Raupen wunderbare Verwandelung und sonderbare Blumennahrung," which translates to "The Wonderful Transformation and Extraordinary Flower Food of the Caterpillars." The silkworm is shown in four stages: the caterpillar, pupa, and two forms of the moth, which are the adult male and female. The caterpillar is seen voraciously feeding on the mulberry leaf, a crucial part of its diet. The pupa, or chrysalis, is shown in its protective casing, ready to transform into an adult moth. The adult moths are depicted with their wings spread, revealing their intricate patterns and delicate structures. Merian's dedication to documenting the natural world during a time when scientific exploration was just beginning has left us with a stunning record of the beauty and complexity of the silkworm's life cycle. This image remains a testament to her groundbreaking work in both botanical and entomological fields.
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