Suriname Collection (page 2)

Common Suriname toad or star-fingered toad, Pipa pipa (Pipa, Rana pipa). Female with eggs embedded in pockets in her back

Common caiman, Caiman crocodilus. Le grand lezard ecaille, Lezard-Crocodile de Surinam. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Friedrich Schmidt after an illustration by Johann Christoph Keller

King bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius, and two Suriname hummingbird species. (Le petit oiseau de Paradis, Paradisea regia, deux colibris de Surinam.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Trichocentrum lanceanum orchid (Oncidium lanceanum). Suriname. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Paramaribo, Suriname, Dutch Guiana, South America
Gravenstraat, with bank building, Paramaribo, capital of Suriname, Dutch Guiana, South America. Date: circa 1905

Views in Dutch Guiana (engraving)
1613375 Views in Dutch Guiana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Dutch Guiana. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 November 1864)

Woman in Surinam, 1860 (watercolour)
5916351 Woman in Surinam, 1860 (watercolour) by Dutch School, (19th century); 17x26 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium
3063298 Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium. Ofte Verandering der Surinaamsche Insecten, published in 1705 (coloured engraving) by Merian

Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium
3063360 Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium. Ofte Verandering der Surinaamsche Insecten, published in 1705 (coloured engraving) by Merian

Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium
3063359 Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium. Ofte Verandering der Surinaamsche Insecten, published in 1705 (coloured engraving) by Merian

Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium
3063419 Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium. Ofte Verandering der Surinaamsche Insecten, published in 1705 (coloured engraving) by Merian

Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium
3063417 Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium. Ofte Verandering der Surinaamsche Insecten, published in 1705 (coloured engraving) by Merian

Guava Psidium guineense hairy larva species Podalia
Guava (Psidium guineense) with hairy larva species of Podalia or Megalopyge, and larva and pupa of tobacco hawk moth (Manduca sexta)

South America, Suriname. Blue dart frog on leaf. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Paramaribo, Republic of Suriname, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
Paramaribo, Republic of Suriname, 19th century

Faja lobi (Ixora coccinea)
Ixora is a tropical shrub or small tree originally from South-east Asia growing up to a height of 8 feet. It is the national flower of the Republic of Suriname

Faja lobi - burning love (Ixora coccinea))
Ixora is a tropical shrub or small tree originally from South-east Asia growing up to a height of 8 feet.It is the national flower of the Republic of Suriname.The name in Suriname isFaja Lobi or Faya

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Closeup of a Blue Poison Dart Frog, Dendrobates azureus

Portrait man unknown man Bust profile right Part
Portrait of a man, Portrait of an unknown man. Bust, in profile to the right. Part of the pastels collection, Suriname, Johan Anspach, 14-May-1802, parchment (animal material), h 14.5 cm × w 11.5 cm

View waterfront reed Paramaribo Gezigten Neerlands West-Indien
View of the waterfront and reed of Paramaribo Gezigten from Neerlands West-Indien (series title), Several boats sail on the river, including some rowing boats

View Post Gelderland Jews Savannah Gezigten Neerlands West-Indien
View of Post Gelderland and Jews Savannah Gezigten from Neerlands West-Indien (series title), On the river there are two rowing boats with floats containing four figures

Banana tree flower Musa paradisiaca io moth Automeris liberia
Banana tree flower (Musa paradisiaca) with io moth (Automeris liberia), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla

Branch cassava Manihot esculenta rustic sphinx
Branch of a cassava (Manihot esculenta) with rustic sphinx (Manduca rustica), larva and pupa of tetrio sphinx (Pseudosphinx tetrio) and garden tree-boa (Corallus enhydris)

Branch pomegranate tree blue morpho butterfly
Branch of a pomegranate tree with blue morpho butterfly (Morpho menelaus) and larva of banded sphinx (Eumorpha fasciata), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen

Branch swamp immortelle Erythrina fusca saturniid moth
Branch of a swamp immortelle (Erythrina fusca) with saturniid moth (Arsenura armida) and larvae of an unknown species, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der

Pineapple Ananas comosus metamorphosis bamboo page
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) with metamorphosis of bamboo page (Philaethria dido) and twice-stabbed lady bird beetle (Chilocorus cacti)

Belly-ache bush Jatropha gossypifolia metamorphosis
Belly-ache bush (Jatropha gossypifolia) with metamorphosis of a giant sphinx moth (Cocytius antaeus), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche

Parrot flower Heliconia psittacorum leaves sweet potato
Parrot flower (Heliconia psittacorum) and leaves of sweet potato plant (Ipomoea batatus) with member of the mesquite bug (Pachylis pharanois) and larvae of an unidentified species of Eucleidae

Peacock flower Caesalpinia pulcherrima metamorphosis
Peacock flower (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) and metamorphosis of tobacco hawk moth (Manduca sexta), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten

Branch genip tree Genipa americana South American
Branch of a genip tree (Genipa americana) with South American palm weevil (Rhynchophorus palmarum), unknown hairy larva (species of Megalopygidae), and bee (Eulema cingulata)

Thistle- plant Solanum stramoniifolium moth Automeris species
Thistle-like plant (Solanum stramoniifolium) with moth of the Automeris species, Molippa nibasa moth, and unidentified larva

Branch pomegranate tree Punica granatum blue morpho
Branch of a pomegranate tree (Punica granatum) with blue morpho butterfly (Morpho menelaus) and larva of banded sphinx (Eumorpha fasciata)

Engraved title Maria Sybilla Meriaen de voortteeling
Engraved title, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Ottens, Frederik, Transfer engraving

Surinam caiman Paleosuchus palpebrosus biting
Surinam caiman (probably Paleosuchus palpebrosus) biting South American false coral snake (Anilius scytale), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der

Branch cotton tree flower Gossypium barbadense
Branch of a cotton tree in flower (Gossypium barbadense), with butterfly (Helicopis cupido), and metamorphosis of moth of Hypercompe species, De Europische insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717

Pomelo shaddock Citrus maxima metamorphosis moth
Pomelo or shaddock (Citrus maxima) with metamorphosis of moth (Urania leilus), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten, Merian

Branch fig tree Ficus carica metamorphosis fig sphinx
Branch of a fig tree (Ficus carica) with metamorphosis of fig sphinx (Pachylia ficus), and Pachylia syces moth, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der

Moonflower Ipomoea alba Passalus interruptus
Moonflower (Ipomoea alba) with Passalus interruptus beetle and jewel beettle (Euchroma gigantea), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten

Branch cassava Manihot esculenta black tegu lizard
Branch of a cassava (Manihot esculenta) with black tegu or lizard (Tupinambis nigropunctatus) and white peacock butterfly (Anartia jatrophae)

Blue morpho butterfly Morpho menelaus larva pupa
Blue morpho butterfly (Morpho menelaus), larva and pupa of an unidentified species, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten, Merian

Musaceae plant Heliconia acuminata metamorphosis
Musaceae plant (Heliconia acuminata) with metamorphosis of southern armyworm (Spodoptera eridania), unidentified moth, and flying wasp

Water hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes giant water
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) with giant water bugs (Lethocerus grandis), veined tree-frog (Phrynohyas venulosa), tadpoles, and eggs

Cardinal guard flower Pachystachys coccinea owl butterfly
Cardinals guard flower (Pachystachys coccinea) with owl butterfly (Caligo idomeneus) and unidentified larva, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der

Branch sweet orange tree Citrus sinensis metamorphosis
Branch of sweet orange tree (Citrus sinensis) with metamorphosis of Rothschildia hesperus moth, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten

Picture No. 11980895
Common Suriname Toad / Star-fingered Toad, Leticia, Colombia Date:

Suriname Plantation
A cotton plantation in Suriname, while the country was still under Dutch rule. Date: 1868

Antquie Map of South America
Vintage map of South America from 1837

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Suriname, a hidden gem in South America, is a land of vibrant biodiversity and rich cultural heritage. Maria Sibylla Merian's exquisite butterfly illustrations capture the essence of this tropical paradise, where nature thrives in all its glory. As we delve deeper into Suriname's history, John Greenwood's captivating painting takes us back to the 18th century when American sea captains reveled in the lively streets of Paramaribo. The cityscape has evolved over time but remains enchanting as ever, offering breathtaking views from both land and river. Speaking of rivers, the Suriname River gracefully winds through the heart of this diverse nation. Aerial shots reveal Pokigron's stunning beauty along its banks while reminding us that Suriname is not just about picturesque landscapes; it is also home to fascinating wildlife. The Guianan Cock-of-the-rock steals our attention with its flamboyant courtship display amidst the lush greenery of the Guianan Shield. And let's not forget about those colorful Blue Poison Dart Frogs that add a touch of magic to Southern Surinam. But beyond its natural wonders lies an intriguing mix of cultures that define Suriname today. Paramaribo skyline showcases architectural marvels influenced by Dutch colonialism alongside modern structures symbolizing progress and growth. And lastly, we cannot overlook Suriname's reptilian inhabitants - two snakes coexist peacefully: one strikingly green while another displays mesmerizing checkered patterns. Whether you are captivated by Maria Sibylla Merian's delicate butterflies or fascinated by John Greenwood's depiction of carousing sea captains, it offers something for everyone. Its remarkable landscapes, diverse wildlife, and multicultural society make it a destination worth exploring for any adventurous soul seeking an unforgettable experience.