Vintage illustration - Pomegranate and insects - by Merian

Naturalist Illustration – Pomegranate Tree and Insects After Maria Sibylla Merian, a great 17th-century naturalist and illustrator This beautiful plate illustrates a pomegranate tree with its orange fruits and lush green foliage. Various insects are depicted in their various stages of development, including caterpillars, chrysalides, and butterflies. The work demonstrates Merian's characteristic careful observation of nature. Perfect for framing or vintage wall decoration. 🍀 Large format: 31 X 45 cm 🍀 Condition: Very good condition – see photos 🍀 Type: Botanical and entomological illustration in color, printed on thick paper, 1964 reproduction of an old engraving 🍀 Origin: From a book dedicated to the collection Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium by Merian 🍀 Style: Scientific naturalistic style with vivid and precise colors, meticulous watercolor technique characteristic of 17th century botanical illustration 🍀 Text on the plate: "Fledermausraupel" und Gottesanbeterin 🌿 Many other illustrations available from the same series, all unique, as well as other zoology and botany images for a refined interior decoration dedicated to nature lovers 🌿 Shipped rolled in a rigid tube, carefully packaged – fast and protected shipping 🌿 Contact me for more information or to benefit from purchases grouped with discounts and advantageous shipping costs [Ref.51.1Merian-8] 🌻 About the artist: Maria Sibylla Merian (1647–1717), daughter of the engraver and publisher Matthaeus Merian, showed a keen interest in plants and insects from childhood. Her engravings combine exceptional artistic talent with great scientific rigor. After working in Nuremberg and then in the Netherlands, she stayed from 1699 to 1701 in Surinam (Dutch Guiana) where she observed and illustrated the still little-known richness of tropical plants and butterflies.