FAQ About Maria Sibylla Merian
Why is 'Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium' important?
'Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium' is significant because it was one of the first illustrated books based on direct observation of the life cycles of South American insects. Published in 1705, it brought attention to the natural beauty of these creatures and challenged contemporary understandings of insect development.
