The artwork, titled “from Der Raupen wunderbare Verwandlung und sonderbare Blumennahrung, Plate CLXIX”, was created by Maria Sibylla Merian in 1680. Belonging to the Naturalism art movement and classified as a flower painting, this piece exemplifies the artist’s meticulous attention to botanical accuracy and detail.
In the artwork, a vibrant array of flowers is beautifully arranged in a woven basket. The composition includes a variety of blossoms, each rendered with precise detail that showcases their natural beauty. The colorful flowers, ranging from deep blues and vivid oranges to soft pinks and bright yellows, contrast elegantly against the neutral background. Each flower is depicted with a lifelike quality, highlighting not only their petals but also the intricate details of their stems and leaves. The artwork reflects Merian’s profound observational skill and her dedication to portraying the wonders of nature with scientific precision and artistic finesse.
