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Poster Print : Stagmatoptera precaria, mantid
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Stagmatoptera precaria, mantid
Life cycle of the mantid (Stagmatoptera precaria). Reproduced as an engraving after the orginal watercolour from as Plate 66 Metamorphosis Insectorum (1705) by Maria Sybilla Merian (1647-1717)
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17th Century Anna Maria Sibylla Merian Arthropod Arthropoda Cycle Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Mantid Mantis Merian Metamorphosis Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium Invertebrata Mantidae Mantodea Praying Mantis
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Bring the captivating beauty of the natural world into your home or office with Media Storehouse's range of poster prints. This particular print showcases the intricate details of the Stagmatoptera precaria, also known as the Precious Feather Mantis. Originally depicted in an engraving after a watercolour from Maria Sybilla Merian's seminal work "Metamorphosis Insectorum" (1705), this poster is a testament to the artistic and scientific prowess of the past. Add this stunning piece to your collection and let the life cycle of the Precious Feather Mantis inspire and intrigue you every day."
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 53cm (16.5" x 20.9")
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 print showcases the intricate life cycle of the Stagmatoptera precaria, a mantid species, as illustrated in the 17th century work "Metamorphosis Insectorum" by the renowned naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian. The engraving, reproduced from Merian's original watercolor, offers a detailed and accurate representation of the mantid's metamorphosis from egg to adult. The cycle begins with the oval-shaped egg, which hatches into a tiny, wingless nymph. This initial stage, known as an instar, is characterized by its voracious appetite and rapid growth. The nymph sheds its exoskeleton multiple times as it grows, each time acquiring larger limbs and developing new structures like wings. The adult Stagmatoptera precaria, a striking mantis with elongated forelimbs, is depicted in the final stage of the print. This masterful illustration highlights the mantid's remarkable camouflage, allowing it to blend seamlessly into its surroundings and ambush its prey during daytime hours. Maria Sibylla Merian, an influential figure in the scientific community, dedicated her life to the study of insects and their metamorphosis. Her groundbreaking work, "Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium," showcased over 1,200 species of insects, revolutionizing the understanding of insect development and contributing significantly to the field of entomology. This particular plate, Plate 66, focuses on the Mantidae family, including the Stagmatoptera precaria, and remains a testament to Merian's unwavering curiosity and dedication to documenting the natural world.
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