Plate IX · selected florilegium, 2025

Original work → Maria Sibylla Merian, 1705 (Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium)

From Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium (1705), Maria Sibylla Merian’s landmark study of Surinamese flora and fauna, this plate depicts a pineapple accompanied by insects, including the cockroach. Unlike the idealized florilegia of her contemporaries, Merian’s work placed plants within their lived ecologies, showing pollinators and pests alike.

Restored for tonal fidelity and prepared for archival display on museum-grade paper.

• Museum-grade giclée on natural-toned, acid free 250 gsm paper
• 11 x 14 inches including white border
• Title, species name, and plate number printed in situ
• Produced in limited runs through Archive of Arcane Air
• Please allow 3-5 business for processing