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Poster 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
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Mulberry Leaf and Silkworm Poster Print from Media Storehouse, a striking addition to your natural history collection. This exquisite print, sourced from the extensive archive at Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intricate detail of the silkworm, Bombyx mori, in its various stages of life - the caterpillar, pupa, and silkworm moth - all in their natural habitat among the lush foliage of a mulberry tree. The hand-colored copperplate engraving by Maria Sibylla Merian, from her seminal work "De Europischen Insecten," brings the beauty and wonder of the natural world into your home or office. This is a perfect piece for those with a passion for entomology, botany, or anyone who appreciates the intricacies of nature.
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 56.3cm (16.5" x 22.2")
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.
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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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