Merian Maria Sibylla
Born on April 2, 1647 Maria Sibylla Merian, German painter, botanist and entomologist, died on January 13, 1717. She was born in Frankfurt and was taught painting and engraving by her stepfather, the painter and engraver Jacob Marrel [1613 - 11 Nov 1681 bur.], whose speciality was traditional Dutch flower pictures. Her life was marked by her great talent as a painter of flowers and ...