Maria Sibylla Merian

17th century 18th century botanical illustration insects plants scientific accuracy

Origins

Maria Sibylla Merian was a German-born naturalist and botanical illustrator known for her detailed and accurate illustrations of plants and insects. Active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, her work was groundbreaking in its scientific accuracy and depiction of the life cycles of insects.

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