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Born today in 1647, botanical artist Maria Sibylla Merian took an early interest in #entomology. She retained indigenous names for the not-yet-described species she found in Suriname and performed controlled laboratory experiments to investigate caterpillars' plant preferences.
#ArtQuotes
"Art & #Nature shall always be wrestling until they eventually conquer one another."
Maria Sibylla Merian (1647–1717)
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#ArtHistory 1647
Maria Sibylla Merian was #bornonthisday in #Frankfurt.
"Art & #Nature shall always be wrestling until they eventually conquer one another."
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Engravings from Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium (1705) by naturalist and scientific illustrator, Maria Sibylla Merian.
Merian was born #OTD 1647. Further details about her remarkable life: https://t.co/dvqS0lc41j
#histSTM #WomenInSTEM #sciart
2/2 Life cycle of the Menelaus Blue Morpho butterfly, beautifully documented by Maria Sibylla Merian for her book on the insects of Surinam. Today is her birthday.
Banana Tree Flower with Io Moth, by Maria Sibylla Merian — who was born #onthisday in 1647.
From her pioneering Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium (Insects of Suriname), first published in 1705.
See more prints by her in our online prints shop: https://t.co/ASX37Nx31n
Must remember the wonderful Maria Sibylla Merian on her birthday! Hope everyone is enjoying the Spring!🌼🌿
Born on this day 1647, naturalist & artist Maria Sibylla Merian. Here, Teucer Owl Butterfly & Rainbow Whiptail Lizard among the bananas, from her book The Metamorphosis of the Insects of Suriname, 1705.
#Efeméride La naturalista, exploradora y pintora Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) nació un 2 de abril.
Se la considera como una de las más importantes precursoras de entomología moderna.
(Imagen: @pelopanton)
https://t.co/J4HUiaGNpv
#OTD in 1647, Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Frankfurt. She was one of the first naturalists to observe the life cycle of insects. Merian is also known for her beautiful scientific illustrations.
Happy birthday Maria Merian born #OTD in 1647. Artist, entomologist &, #HERper. Her #book on insects of Surinam is one of our favourites & we often feature it in our tweets. More in our blog: https://t.co/3BBIt38C1I #SciArt #EntHist #WomenInSTEM
Some pretty vignettes from 'De Europische insecten' by Maria Sibylla Merian, who was born #OnThisDay in 1647
I've just had the most pleasurable and relaxing few minutes flicking through this on @BioDivLibrary and I recommend you do the same!
https://t.co/QaKmoKPjZ8
2 avril 1647: naissance de Maria Sibylla Merian, naturaliste et peintre.
Observe, entre autres, la métamorphose des papillons.
➡️Maria, par Jacobus Houbraken
➡️Gravure sur cuivre coloriée à la main, 1705. De Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium, planche XX (Thysania agrippina).
#Akito
(Mesopotamia New Year) where Iraq entered the general 7320 ✌🏻✌🏻🇮🇶🇮🇶 1 April
According to the Sumerian calendar
Akito Brija
#IraqMsptmia
#IRAQesque
Odyssey episode 28:
Odysseus followed Circe’s instructions and went to the land of Cimmerians, digging a trench and pouring libations of milk,honey,wine,water & made sacrifices. The first ghost to appear was Elpenor who died in an accident the previus day. He begged for a burial
Plumeria's bath time.
#ポケマス #プルメリ #ポケモン #ポケットモンスター #PokemonMasters #ポケモンマスターズ
@ConoceArtistas
You've seen Vernal but just who is Alstroemeria? #gamedev
Art by @TalkingTadPol