Surinam Insects and Plants (2) — Antique Botanical Print

Maria Sibylla Merian is now regarded as one of the founders of modern entomology, the first artist-naturalist to systematically depict insects alongside their host plants through every stage of metamorphosis. Her 1705 Suriname publication, the product of a self-funded expedition few of her contemporaries would have attempted, remains a reference still consulted by scientists studying tropical insects today. This plate, taken from that landmark series, likely shows one such insect paired with the plant it depended on.

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 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.