Maria Sibylla MerianA botanist gets a divorce and travels the world

Lived from April 2, 1647 — January 13, 1717
Born in Germany
Worked in Netherlands Suriname
movements The Enlightenment
subjects Badass Female Artists

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Metamorphosis of a Caterpillar to a Butterfly

Heron Encircled by a Snake

Black Tegu Lizard

Tulip, two Branches of Myrtle and two Shells

Floral Wreath with Insects

Branch of Genipapo with Long-Horned Beetle

Tropical White Morning Glory with two beetles

Branch of West Indian Cherry with Achilles Morpho Butterfly

Citron with Monkey Slug Moth and Harlequin Beetle

Turk's Cap Lily

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