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🦋🐛🐞Because we need more beautiful pictures these days!

You probably know the botanical drawings by Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717). But did you know she was the very first person to document the metamorphosis of insects? Check the book here https://t.co/rJQcyJACMN

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2020-04-03

Engravings from Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium (1705) by naturalist and scientific illustrator, Maria Sibylla Merian.

Merian was born 1647. Further details about her remarkable life: https://t.co/dvqS0lc41j

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2020-04-02

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.

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2020-04-02

Banana Tree Flower with Io Moth, by Maria Sibylla Merian — who was born 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

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2020-04-02

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.

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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: )
https://t.co/J4HUiaGNpv

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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.

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2020-04-02

Happy birthday Maria Merian born in 1647. Artist, entomologist &, Her on insects of Surinam is one of our favourites & we often feature it in our tweets. More in our blog: https://t.co/3BBIt38C1I

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Some pretty vignettes from 'De Europische insecten' by Maria Sibylla Merian, who was born in 1647

I've just had the most pleasurable and relaxing few minutes flicking through this on and I recommend you do the same!
https://t.co/QaKmoKPjZ8

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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).

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2020-04-02


(Mesopotamia New Year) where Iraq entered the general 7320 ✌🏻✌🏻🇮🇶🇮🇶 1 April
According to the Sumerian calendar
Akito Brija

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2020-04-01

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

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2020-03-31

- Queen of the Black Coast 002 Just as good as issue 1 or better, excellent pacing, raw powerful art, this book is full of win. Hope can withstand the storm, can't wait for next issue "Red Nails" 4/5 sidekicks

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2020-03-26

Born in 1621: Swiss engraver and portrait painter (1621-87)

Portrait of Anna Margareta Wrangel (1622-73), ca. 1650

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2020-03-25

Born in 1621: Swiss engraver and portrait painter (1621-87)

Portrait of Carl Gustaf Wrangel (1613-76), 1652

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Born in 1621: Swiss engraver and portrait painter (1621-87)

Portrait of Carl Gustaf Wrangel (1613-76), 1662

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2020-03-25

Well, barbarians, this is the last new comic book day for now. Don’t forget that this week includes ’s THE CIMMERIAN: QUEEN OF THE BLACK COAST

Art: Inhyuk Lee cover

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