Plate 70 from Dissertation in Insect Generations and Metamorphosis in Surinam
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maria sybilla merian
Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) was a German naturalist & scientific illustrator celebrated for her exquisite insect depictions and groundbreaking research on metamorphosis, influencing both art & entomology.
National Museum of Women in the Arts
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