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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
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.2cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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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