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Poster Print : Lucanus cervus, stag beetle
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Lucanus cervus, stag beetle
Also, Macrodontia cervicorn, palm weevil beetle & grub, Rhynchophorus palmarum and other unrelated insects. Plate 48 from Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium by Maria Sybilla Merian, 1705
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17th Century Anna Maria Sibylla Merian Arthropod Arthropoda Beetle Coleoptera Grub Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Lucanidae Lucanus Merian Invertebrata Lucanus Cervus Stag Beetle
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Discover the natural wonders of the insect world with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the exquisite illustrations of Maria Sybilla Merian. This captivating print showcases the Lucanus cervus, also known as the stag beetle, from Plate 48 of Merian's seminal work, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium (1705). Joining the stag beetle in this print are the Macrodontia cervicorn, or palm weevil beetle and grub, and other intriguing insects. Bring the beauty and detail of these rare specimens into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints. Each print is printed on thick, durable matte paper and comes with a protective sleeve to ensure your new addition remains in pristine condition for years to come."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 55.5cm (16.5" x 21.9")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image is taken from Plate 48 of the seminal work "Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium" (The Metamorphosis of the Insects of Suriname) by the renowned naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian. Published in 1705, this groundbreaking work was the result of Merian's extensive travels to the Dutch colony of Suriname in South America, where she studied and documented the natural history of the region's insects. The central focus of this plate is the Lucanus cervus, commonly known as the stag beetle, a large and impressive beetle named for its antler-like mandibles that resemble the antlers of a stag. The Lucanus cervus is a member of the Lucanidae family, which also includes the Macrodontia cervicornis, or palm weevil beetle, depicted in the upper left corner of the plate. The grub of the Rhynchophorus palmarum, or palm weevil, is shown in the lower right corner. Merian's meticulous illustrations provide a detailed and accurate record of the various stages of the insects' life cycles, from egg to adult. Her work was a significant contribution to the scientific community, advancing the understanding of insect biology and contributing to the development of modern taxonomy. The intricate details of her drawings continue to captivate and inspire, offering a glimpse into the natural world of over three centuries ago.
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