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Merian - A Group of Six Flowers, Insects and Fruits.
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in London, GB
] have earned Maria Merian an honoured place in the history of tropical entomology as also in botanical
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1710s Naturalistic Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Engraving, Handmade Paper, Etching
1657 Matthaus Merian, Dromedary Camels, Fine Folio in Hand Color
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Norwich, GB
: 'Historiae Naturalis' by John Johnston, published and engraved by Matthias Merian in 1657.
Matthaus Merian
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1650s German Baroque Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Paper
1657 Matthaus Merian, Woodpeckers Picus, Birds, Fine Folio in Hand Color
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Norwich, GB
: 'Historiae Naturalis De Avibus Libri VI' by John Johnston, published and engraved by Matthias Merian in 1657
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1650s German Baroque Merians Antique Botanical Prints
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Paper
H 14.89 in W 8.67 in D 0.04 in
49. White guava, Manduca sexta
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
42. Martagon lily, Frog-hopper, Acronicta leporina, Looper, inchworm
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
Category
18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
41. Rosa hemisphaerica, Dagger moth
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
48. Hibiscus
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
45. Hairy cotton, Helicopis cupido
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
37. Branching larkspur, Peaseblossom moth
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
35. Common hyacinth, Common tiger, moth
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
40. Fennel flower, Iron Prominent
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
38. Musk-thistle, Syrphid-fly
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
29. Arctian, Castnia, Steirodon thoracicm
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
31. Keel-tail iguana, Holbrookia spec., Surinam ameiva, Gecko
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
32. Shorthorned grasshopper, Dung beetle, Water scavenger beetle, Longhorned bee
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
25. Spray of flowers, not clearly identifiable
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
28. Saltatoria Mantis
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
23. Dendrites of ferrous hydroxide, ferric hydroxide, and manganese ore fissure
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
27. Metallic beetle, Lunar-headed dung-beetle, Capricorn beetle, Harlequin beet
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
22. Bangles, Minerals
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
21. Fingerstones, fossil blemnites, Axes of nephrite, flint & metal, Fossilized
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
Category
18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
20. Curious shells
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
19. Spider conches
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
17. True tulip, Triton's trumpet, Hermit crab
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
16. Branching star
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
14. Sponge crab, Calappid, Lophozozymus octodentatus
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
6. Crown Imperial, Yellow archangel, Prominent
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
15. Horseshoe crab, king crab
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her
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18th Century Realist Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Pigment
Moths with Pupa on Holly
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Florham Park, NJ
century mapmaker and botanical illustrator. Matthaus Merian would then inherit de Bry’s publishing house
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Early 1700s Academic Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Plate 15. Watermelon on the Vine with Arcahia Moth.
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Florham Park, NJ
17th century mapmaker and botanical illustrator. Matthaus Merian would then inherit de Bry’s
Category
Early 18th Century Academic Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Engraving, Watercolor
White Grapes.
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Florham Park, NJ
mapmaker and botanical illustrator. Matthaus Merian would then inherit de Bry’s publishing house which
Category
18th Century and Earlier Academic Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Plexiglass, R...
Purple Grapes.
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Florham Park, NJ
mapmaker and botanical illustrator. Matthaus Merian would then inherit de Bry’s publishing house which
Category
18th Century and Earlier Academic Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Silk, Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Gesso, Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, ...
Plate IX. Palissade. (Butterfly)
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Florham Park, NJ
17th century mapmaker and botanical illustrator. Matthaus Merian would then inherit de Bry’s
Category
18th Century and Earlier Academic Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Tab. LI. 'Leonea' 'Leo'
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
was also the father of Maria Sibylla Merian, the noted entomologist and botanical artist. His son
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18th Century and Earlier Other Art Style Merians Antique Botanical Prints
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Laid Paper, Rag Paper
"Melon"
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Sibylla Merian, the noted entomologist and botanical artist. His son Matthew the Younger was a portrait
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Engraving, Watercolor
Pineapple with foliage.
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in London, GB
[MERIAN, Maria Sibyl].
Pineapple with foliage.
The Hague, Gosse, 1719.
Engraving of a Pineapple
Category
1710s Naturalistic Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Engraving
Tab. LIV. Lynx, Tigris, Panthera
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
was also the father of Maria Sibylla Merian, the noted entomologist and botanical artist. His son
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18th Century and Earlier Other Art Style Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Laid Paper, Rag Paper
Botanical Illustration of Saint Lawrence's (Madagascar) Seeds and Plants, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
"Botanical Illustration of Saint Lawrence's Seeds and Plants by De Bry, 1601"
Description: This
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Early 17th Century Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
Squash
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650)
Der Fruchtbringenden Gesellschaft Nahmen.
Frankfurt, 1646
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Engraving, Watercolor
Walnut
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Sibylla Merian, the noted entomologist and botanical artist. His son Matthew the Younger was a portrait
Category
18th Century and Earlier Academic Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Engraving, Watercolor
Beans
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Sibylla Merian, the noted entomologist and botanical artist. His son Matthew the Younger was a portrait
Category
18th Century and Earlier Academic Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Engraving, Watercolor
Botanical Marvels of India: Bamboo and Durian in De Bry's 1601 Copper Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
period, depicts the flora of India with a remarkable degree of detail and artistry. The print is titled
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Early 17th Century Merians Antique Botanical Prints
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Paper
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
CCXLIV. Red Lily
By Johann Theodor De Bry
Located in Florham Park, NJ
name. Quite an accomplishment!
His son-in-law, Matthaus Merian revised many of DeBry's earlier
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Engraving
CCXLI. Lily
By Johann Theodor De Bry
Located in Florham Park, NJ
name. Quite an accomplishment!
His son-in-law, Matthaus Merian revised many of DeBry's earlier
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Engraving
CCXL. Red Lily
By Johann Theodor De Bry
Located in Florham Park, NJ
name. Quite an accomplishment!
His son-in-law, Matthaus Merian revised many of DeBry's earlier
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Engraving
New World Flora: Aloe, Maguey, and Mexican Plants in De Bry's 1601 Work
Located in Langweer, NL
this botanical collection.
These illustrations were crucial in introducing the botanical richness of
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Early 17th Century Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Paper
Aromatic Treasures of the Indies: The Enchanting Scents of De Bry’s Collection
Located in Langweer, NL
, alongside the aromatic calamus, referred to as Diringuo. These botanical wonders are illustrated amidst a
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Early 17th Century Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Paper
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
Cornucopia of India: Pineapples, Betel, Date Palms, Soursop, and Mangoes, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
mango trees (Mangos), heavy with ripe fruit.
De Bry's work captures the botanical diversity with a
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Early 17th Century Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Paper
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
Verdant Wonders: Exotic Trees and Spices of India in De Bry's 1601 Illustration
Located in Langweer, NL
, TALASSE, MANGOstans,&Picpris," showcases the rich botanical diversity of India, featuring an array of
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Early 17th Century Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Paper
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
Exotic Flora of the Indies: The Cajus and Jambos Trees Copper Engraved in 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
and fauna. This engraving, with its precision and attention to botanical detail, remains a significant
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Early 17th Century Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
Tropical Delights: De Bry's Illustration of Indian Fig and Nut Trees, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
to detail, and this print is a testament to his ability to capture the essence of exotic lands and
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Early 17th Century Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Paper
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
Cyclamen (White)
By Abraham Munting
Located in Florham Park, NJ
crowning achievement. His father, Henricus Munting, was the founder the botanic garden at the University
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Engraving, Watercolor
Cyclamen (Purple)
By Abraham Munting
Located in Florham Park, NJ
crowning achievement. His father, Henricus Munting, was the founder the botanic garden at the University
Category
18th Century and Earlier Academic Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Materials
Engraving, Watercolor
Botanical: Squash
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Merian, the noted entomologist and botanical artist. His son Matthew the Younger was a portrait painter
Category
18th Century and Earlier German Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Botanical Insect: Vigne Blanche d'Amerique XLVII (White Grape)
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Florham Park, NJ
who was a remarkable 17th century mapmaker and botanical illustrator. Matthaus Merian would then
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Reptiles: Caiman Crocodile & Snake
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Florham Park, NJ
remarkable 17th century mapmaker and botanical illustrator. Matthaus Merian would then inherit de Bry’s
Category
18th Century and Earlier Dutch Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Botanical Insect: Purple Grapes XXXIV
Located in Florham Park, NJ
who was a remarkable 17th century mapmaker and botanical illustrator. Matthaus Merian would then
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Narcissus Botanical Engraving by Michael Valentini
By Michael Bernhard Valentini
Located in Houston, TX
Valentini's desire that this collection serve as a "botanical library."
This print is mounted archivally
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Early 18th Century German Other Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Fritillaria Praecox Variegata Botanical Engraving by Michael Valentini
By Michael Bernhard Valentini
Located in Houston, TX
Valentini's desire that this collection serve as a "botanical library."
This print is mounted archivally
Category
Early 18th Century German Other Merians Antique Botanical Prints
Muscari Flore and Hyacinth Botanical Engraving by Michael Valentini
By Michael Bernhard Valentini
Located in Houston, TX
Valentini's desire that this collection serve as a "botanical library."
This print is mounted archivally
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Early 18th Century German Other Merians Antique Botanical Prints
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