Maria Sibylla Merian - Plate 16 - Cashew

Merian wrote about plate 16:

"Attached to the apples is a curved, kidney-shaped growth, which is actually the cashew nut. …..when roasted, it becomes edible, helps against diarrhea, expels worms, and tastes like a chestnut"

"I fed this caterpillar with the foliage until March 3, when it turned into a brown chrysalis. On March 18, a transparent moth emerged, as depicted here in flight.The upper red caterpillar was very fast-moving, searching for a place to spin its cocoon. On April 5, it began spinning, and on April 20, a wood-colored moth emerged"

Details:
- Fine Art Print on Tintoretto Gesso, 350 grams paper - high-quality, durable paper with a soft matte tint.
- Size: 29,7cm (width) x 39cm (hight)
- One black clip and two black nails for hanging the artwork are included.