Maria Sybilla Merian (German, 1647–1717), Metamorphosis of a Small Emperor Moth on a Damson Plum, plate 13 of the Caterpillar Book, 1679, Translucent and opaque watercolor over counterproof print, on parchment,18.7 × 14.9 cm. Getty Museum, Los Angeles
A conversation with Dr. Stephanie Schrader, Curator, J. Paul Getty Museum and Dr. Beth Harris, Executive Director, Smarthistory in front of Metamorphosis of a Small Emperor Moth on a Damson Plum, plate 13 of the Caterpillar Book, 1679, Maria Sybilla Merian. Translucent and opaque watercolor over counterproof print, on parchment,18.7 × 14.9 cm. Getty Museum, Los Angeles
I’m accustomed now to artistic (pre-photographic) renderings of flowers, but it never had occurred to me that there could be such a thing as a caterpillar book. What a great discovery!
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A beautiful explanation of beauty. 😊🙏💖
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Aladin. 😎🌺🙏
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I’m accustomed now to artistic (pre-photographic) renderings of flowers, but it never had occurred to me that there could be such a thing as a caterpillar book. What a great discovery!
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Both her life story and her art amaze me! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Linda. 🙂🦋
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Lovely. Thank you for the art and video. 🐛🦋💗
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My pleasure, always, Michele. 🙂🌺
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Beautiful painting.
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Mitzy. 🙂🌺
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Delightful and delicate work.
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