Pineapple on a plant Poster - Anna Maria Sibylla Merian

This vintage Natural History plate depicts a pineapple plant (Ananas comosus) in its natural environment, accompanied by various insects. Created by Anna Maria Sibylla Merian, a pioneering figure in 17th-century scientific illustration, this artwork beautifully blends botany, entomology, and artistic refinement.

Renowned for her groundbreaking studies of plant and insect life cycles, Merian presents here the dramatic structure of the pineapple, with its spiny leaves and vivid blossoms, while the surrounding insects highlight the intricate relationships between flora and fauna.

Carefully restored from ultra high-definition images, this poster faithfully reproduces the colors, textures, and fine details of the original artwork. It is an ideal piece for vintage wall decor, a curiosity cabinet, a study, or any interior inspired by nature, science, and classical art.

Technical Details

• Thick museum-quality matte paper – 230 gsm

• Printed from Ultra High-Definition images

• Color-restored to match the original artwork

• Non-reflective finish, perfect for framing

• Free worldwide shipping

• Shipped in a protective cardboard tube

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Pioneering naturalist and artist Anna Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) defied expectations. Born in Germany, she defied social norms to study insects and plants. Her vibrantly illustrated books, depicting metamorphosis and ecological relationships, captured the essence of the natural world. Merian's work not only documented insects but also established her as a leading scientific illustrator of her time.

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