| Full Name |
Maria Sibylla Merian |
| Date of Birth |
02 April 1647 |
| Place of Birth |
Frankfurt, Holy Roman Empire |
| Date of Death |
13 January 1717 |
| Place of Death |
Amsterdam, Dutch Republic |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Holy Roman Empire, Dutch Republic |
| Education |
Learned from her stepfather, Jacob Marrel, and through self-study. |
| Profession |
Artist, Naturalist |
| Years of Activity |
Circa 1665 - 1717 |
| Brief Information |
Maria Sibylla Merian was a pioneering naturalist and scientific illustrator. She is best known for her detailed observations and depictions of insects and plants, particularly her groundbreaking work on insect metamorphosis. Her expeditions, including one to Suriname, provided valuable insights into tropical ecosystems and challenged prevailing scientific theories of her time. |