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Convolvulus and Metamorphosis of the Convolvulus Hawk Moth

Maria Sibylla Merian

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a framed illustration of a moth and its life cycle on a plant. The illustration features a gold frame with a beaded edge. The illustration shows a large moth at the top center with gray wings and a body featuring black and pink stripes. Below the moth are various stages of its life cycle, including a caterpillar on a vine with green leaves and flowers. The caterpillar is brown and white, with a distinctive pattern. There are also several other insects, including a dragonfly, flies, and a beetle. The background of the illustration is a light beige color, providing a neutral backdrop for the detailed illustrations of the moth and its life cycle.

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900 × 704 px
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