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Insects of Surinam
Plate 14 from Dissertatio de Generatione et Metamorphosibus Insectorum Surinamensium (1726) by Maria Sybilla Merian (1647-1717) & Johanna Helena Herolt (1668-1773)
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1668 1773 17th Century 18th Century Anna Maria Sibylla Merian Annona Annonaceae Arthropod Arthropoda Butterflies Butterfly Entomology Essay Foliage Guiana Herolt Hexapod Hexapoda Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon
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Plate 14 from Dissertatio de Generatione et Metamorphosibus Insectorum Surinamensium, published in 1726, is a captivating illustration of the intricate and diverse world of insects found in Surinam, a Dutch colony in South America. The plate, created by the renowned naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) and her assistant Johanna Helena Herolt (1668-1773), showcases an array of arthropods, including several species of butterflies, among lush foliage and flowering plants. Merian, a pioneering entomologist and botanist, spent years studying the natural world, particularly insects and their relationships with plants. Her groundbreaking work in Surinam, which also included the publication of Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium in 1705, was a significant contribution to the scientific understanding of the natural history of the New World. The illustration features several insects perched on the leaves and petals of an Annona muricata, also known as the custard apple or soursop tree. The tree, a member of the Annona genus and the Annonaceae family, is a flowering plant native to the Americas. The intricate details of the insects' hexapod bodies and their metamorphosis stages are depicted with remarkable accuracy, reflecting Merian and Herolt's dedication to documenting the natural world. The intricate engraving, which showcases the delicate interplay between the insects and their environment, is a testament to the artists' skill and the importance of their work in the field of natural history. The plate not only serves as a beautiful work of art but also as an essential record of the natural history of Surinam and its unique inhabitants.
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