Merian's Pineapple — Antique Botanical Print

Maria Sibylla Merian · 1705

A restored antique botanical plate, captioned with its history:

Maria Sibylla Merian sailed to Suriname in 1699 to paint insects and plants together, a daring woman who revolutionized natural history.

A Merian engraving of a ripe pineapple swarming with the beetles, caterpillars, and butterflies of its life cycle.

Materials & origin

• Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
• Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
• Artwork: Restored from a public-domain botanical original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
• Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
• Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.