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The revolutionary artist and naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian
(1647-1717) has come into the spotlight in recent years. The life
and work of this German-born woman, who would later settle in the
Netherlands, has been studied internationally by entomologists,
botanists and historians and are a source of inspiration for
contemporary artists and writers. In 2016, Lannoo Publishers, in
collaboration with the Koninklijke Bibliotheek, republished her
masterpiece 'Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium' as a
facsimile. This well-illustrated book assembles the most recent
scientific knowledge about this remarkable woman. The authors
examine, among other things, Merian's pioneering work on the
reproduction and development of insects, the methods and materials
she used for her work, her remarkable journey to Suriname, her
network of family, friends and patrons and her widespread influence
on the history of art and science. Her work is compared to that of
early modern and contemporary artists and scientists.
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