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Lærred af linned · Ægthedscertifikat · Leveres over hele verden Maria Sybilla Merian · 1647 – 1717

Branch of West Indian Cherry with Achilles Morpho Butterfly

1703 · Royal Collection, London · original 39 x 30 cm

Merian’s meticulous approach to observation combined with her artistic talent resulted in unparalleled depictions of insect metamorphosis—a pivotal contribution to scientific understanding.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 1 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Samme størrelse som originalen$18030 × 39 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Plate 47 from Dissertation in Insect Generations and Metamorphosis in Surinam

Se det mest populære værk af Maria Sybilla Merian rangeret som nr. 2: Plate 47 from Dissertation in Insect Generations and Metamorphosis in Surinam

National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.

Explore Maria Sibylla Merian's groundbreaking 'Plate 47 from Dissertation in Insect Generations and Metamorphosis in Surinam,' a vibrant depiction of insects and plants showcasing her meticulous observation and artistic brilliance.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 2 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Pomegranate and Menelaus Blue Morpho Butterfly

1703 · Royal Collection, London · original 37 x 30 cm

Branch of West Indian Cherry with Achilles Morpho Butterfly

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 3 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Samme størrelse som originalen$17830 × 37 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Cocoa Tree with Southern Armyworm Moth

1703 · Royal Collection, London · original 37 x 28 cm

Maria Sibylla Merian’s ‘Cocoa Tree with Southern Armyworm Moth’ (1703) showcases Baroque elegance and entomological precision, capturing a vibrant scene of insects amidst cocoa blossoms. Discover this remarkable watercolor by the pioneering naturalist and bring its beauty into your collection.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 4 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17528 × 36 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$17628 × 37 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Plate 18 from Dissertation in Insect Generations and Metamorphosis in Surinam

Se det mest populære værk af Maria Sybilla Merian rangeret som nr. 5: Plate 18 from Dissertation in Insect Generations and Metamorphosis in Surinam

National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.

Discover Merian's breathtaking 17th-century watercolor plate featuring spiders on an apple branch, a masterpiece of natural history art you can own.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 5 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17528 × 36 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Untitled (D7T2A8)

1992 · Design Museum of Barcelona, Barcelona

Delve into the captivating world of Maria Sibylla Merian’s ‘Untitled (D7T2A8)’ – a meticulously crafted studio photograph showcasing a black gown, embodying elegance and precision. Explore her legacy in botanical illustration.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 6 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17526 × 38 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Plate 70 from Dissertation in Insect Generations and Metamorphosis in Surinam

Se det mest populære værk af Maria Sybilla Merian rangeret som nr. 7: Plate 70 from Dissertation in Insect Generations and Metamorphosis in Surinam

National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.

Explore Maria Sybilla Merian’s ‘Plate 70,’ a stunning 18th-century botanical engraving of a lizard. Discover intricate details & baroque flair in this unique scientific illustration.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 7 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17537 × 27 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Study of a bird-eating spider with humming bird

1705 · The Royal Society, London

A stunning 1705 engraving by Maria Sibylla Merian depicts a tarantula consuming fruit while a hummingbird observes, showcasing her meticulous natural history illustrations.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 8 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17538 × 27 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Plate 1 from Dissertation in Insect Generations and Metamorphosis in Surinam

Se det mest populære værk af Maria Sybilla Merian rangeret som nr. 9: Plate 1 from Dissertation in Insect Generations and Metamorphosis in Surinam

National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.

Discover Maria Sibylla Merian's 'Plate 1' – a stunning 1719 engraving of insects & plants from Suriname. Explore her groundbreaking scientific illustrations and journey into the natural world.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 9 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17527 × 38 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Plate 5 from Dissertation in Insect Generations and Metamorphosis in Surinam

Se det mest populære værk af Maria Sybilla Merian rangeret som nr. 10: Plate 5 from Dissertation in Insect Generations and Metamorphosis in Surinam

National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 10 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17528 × 35 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Fennel

Det Kongelige Bibliotek, København

Magnificent Fennel by Maria Sybilla Merian. A detailed 17th-century botanical illustration of a butterfly's metamorphosis. Rare insect art, natural history print.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 11 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17527 × 37 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Lizard

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 12 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17536 × 28 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Histoire generale des insectes du Surinam et de toute l'Europe, contenant leurs descriptions, leurs figures, leurs differentes metamorphoses.

Se det mest populære værk af Maria Sybilla Merian rangeret som nr. 13: Histoire generale des insectes du Surinam et de toute l'Europe, contenant leurs descriptions, leurs figures, leurs differentes metamorphoses.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 13 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Erucarum Ortus, Alimentum Et Paradoxa Metamorphosis

This exquisite hand-painted reproduction captures the meticulous detail of 'Erucarum Ortus, Alimentum Et Paradoxa Metamorphosis,' a remarkable botanical illustration attributed to Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717). A pioneering German naturalist and s

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 14 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17528 × 35 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

An Iguana (iguana Iguana) And A Coral Snake (elapidae Micrurus) On A Tree Stump

Magnificent hand-painted reproduction of Maria Sibylla Merian’s ‘An Iguana & Coral Snake’. Explore this detailed 17th-century illustration of reptiles – a stunning piece for art collectors.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 15 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17536 × 28 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Metamorphosis XXIII

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 16 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17528 × 35 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Flowers

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 17 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Jatropha Moth, Lizard Manioc

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 18 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium

1705

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 19 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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18th Century

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 20 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Dissertatio De Generatione Et Metamorphosibus Insectorum Surinamensium_2

Se det mest populære værk af Maria Sybilla Merian rangeret som nr. 21: Dissertatio De Generatione Et Metamorphosibus Insectorum Surinamensium_2

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 21 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Fig

Se det mest populære værk af Maria Sybilla Merian rangeret som nr. 22: Fig

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 22 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17526 × 38 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Fleurs, Fruits Et Feuillages Choisis De L' Ile De Java

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 23 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Flowers etude

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 24 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17526 × 39 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Dissertatio De Generatione Et Metamorphosibus Insectorum Surinamensium

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 25 af 37 værker af Maria Sybilla Merian
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17536 × 27 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Kunstneren

Maria Sybilla Merian

1647 – 1717

Hurtige fakta

Top-ranked workBranch of West Indian Cherry with Achilles Morpho Butterfly
Emotional tonereflekterende, fredfyldt, rolig
Lifespan70 years
Born1647, Frankfurt, Tyskland
Art periodTidlig moderne tid
Works on APS37
Also known asAnna Maria Sibylla Merian, Maria Merian
Copyright statusPublic domain

Biografi

A Life Unfurled: The Botanical Brilliance of Maria Sibylla Merian

Maria Sibylla Merian, born in Frankfurt am Main in 1647, wasn’t merely an artist; she was a revolutionary observer, a pioneering naturalist, and a visionary whose dedication to meticulous detail fundamentally altered our understanding of the insect world. Her story is one of unwavering curiosity, courageous exploration against societal constraints, and a profound connection to nature that defied the conventions of her time. Growing up amidst the vibrant trade and intellectual ferment of Frankfurt, Merian’s artistic journey began not with grand ambitions but with a simple fascination—a deep-seated love for insects, nurtured by her father, Matthäus Merian the Elder, a renowned engraver and publisher whose family had long been associated with producing lavishly illustrated books. Her stepfather, Jacob Marrel, a skilled still life painter, recognized and fostered this nascent passion, providing her with early training in drawing and painting—a rare opportunity for a young woman of that era. This formative influence wasn’t limited to technique; it instilled within her a meticulousness, an appreciation for detail, and a desire to truly *understand* the creatures she studied – a pursuit considered unusual, even eccentric, for a female artist. Even as a child, Merian didn't simply depict butterflies and caterpillars; she sought to unravel their complete life cycles, challenging the prevailing belief in spontaneous generation—the notion that insects arose magically from mud or decaying matter. This early questioning of established dogma would become a defining characteristic of her work.

From European Gardens to Surinamese Rainforests

Merian’s artistic career blossomed alongside her scientific investigations. Initially, she focused on creating beautiful floral illustrations for her father's publications, showcasing her talent for capturing the delicate beauty of European blooms with exquisite precision. However, a deeper yearning propelled her beyond the confines of familiar gardens. Inspired by her stepfather’s work and fueled by an insatiable curiosity, Merian began to meticulously collect and study insects—not just their appearance but also their behavior, their diet, and their interactions with their environment. This pursuit led her to challenge the prevailing scientific understanding that insects were simply random occurrences. She painstakingly documented the complete life cycles of various species, illustrating each stage with remarkable accuracy and detail – a revolutionary approach for the time. Recognizing the limitations of studying insects within European gardens, Merian embarked on an extraordinary undertaking—a self-funded expedition to Dutch Guiana (modern-day Suriname) in 1699, accompanied by her younger daughter, Dorothea Maria. This bold move was unprecedented for a woman traveling alone, let alone with a child, and demonstrated her unwavering commitment to her research. For two years, she immersed herself in the heart of the rainforest, braving challenging conditions and personal risks to document the exotic insects, plants, and animals of Suriname—a region largely unknown to Europeans at the time.

Metamorphosis Surinamensis: A Legacy of Observation

The culmination of Merian’s South American journey was *Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium* (1705), a monumental work that cemented her legacy as a pioneering naturalist and illustrator. This two-volume publication presented detailed depictions of the insects of Suriname, their life cycles, and their relationships with the surrounding flora—a holistic approach to natural history that was remarkably innovative for its time. Unlike previous illustrations which often focused on isolated specimens, Merian’s plates depicted insects interacting with their host plants, showcasing a profound understanding of ecological connections. Her illustrations weren't merely scientific records; they were vibrant works of art, imbued with a sense of wonder and appreciation for the beauty of the natural world. The work was revolutionary not only for its artistic quality but also for its scientific accuracy. Merian challenged existing beliefs about insect behavior and development, providing compelling evidence against spontaneous generation—a cornerstone of scientific thought at the time. She meticulously documented previously unknown species, contributing significantly to the field of entomology and establishing a new standard for detailed natural history illustration. *Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium* became an instant sensation across Europe, captivating audiences with its beauty, accuracy, and groundbreaking insights.

Influences and Artistic Style

Merian’s artistic style was deeply influenced by her family's legacy in engraving and printmaking, as well as the still life paintings of her stepfather, Jacob Marrel. She skillfully combined meticulous observation with a painterly approach, creating illustrations that were both scientifically accurate and aesthetically pleasing. Her use of color was particularly striking—she employed vibrant hues to capture the beauty of insects and plants, while also utilizing shading and detail to convey their three-dimensional form. Beyond her artistic skills, Merian’s work was shaped by a deep respect for nature and a desire to understand its intricate workings. She wasn't simply recording what she saw; she was actively investigating how things worked—a testament to her intellectual curiosity and scientific rigor. Her dedication to documenting the complete life cycles of insects, from egg to larva to pupa to adult, demonstrated a remarkable understanding of natural processes – a rare quality for an artist of her time.

A Lasting Impact on Art and Science

Maria Sibylla Merian’s influence extends far beyond the realm of natural history illustration. Her work bridged the gap between art and science, demonstrating that meticulous observation and artistic skill could be powerful tools for scientific discovery. She challenged societal norms by pursuing her passion for natural history with unwavering determination, paving the way for future female scientists and artists. David Attenborough has rightly recognized Merian as a pivotal figure in entomology, acknowledging her groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of insect life cycles. Her legacy continues to inspire artists, scientists, and nature enthusiasts alike—a testament to the enduring power of curiosity, observation, and a deep reverence for the natural world. Her original illustrations remain highly prized possessions of museums and private collectors worldwide, offering a glimpse into the mind of a truly remarkable woman who dared to challenge convention and transform our understanding of the insect world.

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Maria Sybilla Merian blev født i Frankfurt i 1647.

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