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From Amsterdam to Suriname: The Art and Adventure of Maria Merian’s Extraordinary Discoveries
Tue, Nov 17
|The Jenks Center
Presented by Eric Simon
Time & Location
Nov 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
The Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Rd, Winchester, MA 01890, USA
About the Event
Discover the groundbreaking contributions of Maria Sibylla Merian, a 17th-century artist and naturalist who revolutionized our understanding of insects through her stunningly detailed illustrations. This talk explores how her pioneering work bridged art and science, laying the foundation for modern entomology and ecological study. She was truly a woman ahead of her time, and her influence has echoed across the centuries
Sponsored by the Cummings Foundation Grant.
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