Pioneering artist and naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian was born #onthisday in 1647. She travelled the world, recording the flora and fauna she encountered and documenting them in brilliant illustrations (via @britishmuseum)

This fabulously floral bouquet was painted by trailblazing artist and scientist Maria Sibylla Merian, who died #onthisday in 1717. She used wreaths like this for the title pages of her books about flowers and plants. (via @britishmuseum)