A review by fallchicken
Chrysalis: Maria Sibylla Merian and the Secrets of Metamorphosis by Kim Todd

4.0

After seeing the exhibit of Merian's work in Amsterdam, I wanted to know more about this fascinating woman and was pleased to find this book. It turned out to be very similar to Bailey's [book: Vermeer: A View of Delft], both are well-researched but largely speculation since so little information is available of the subject. Still, an interesting look at a strong woman at the leading edge of natural science in her time.