In order to produce this richly illustrated volume, from 1699- 1701 Merian undertook a long and hazardous journey to the Dutch colony, accompanied only by her daughter.
Merian marvel in Switzerland
The Books & Autographs auction at Koller in Zurich on September 21 features the greatest work by artist and naturalist Maria Sybilla Merian on the insects and fauna of Surinam, estimated at SwFr120,000-160,000.