Flos prunus Damascena (Flowering Damson Plum) with Butterfly, Colorized Reproduction from Erucarum Ortus (1717), GoGardenNow Exclusive
This richly detailed reproduction illustrates Flos prunus Damascena, the flowering damson plum, with its pale pink blossoms and fresh green foliage. The fruit is shown in its authentic deep blue-purple, nearly black hue, characteristic of the damson plum’s rich coloring. Alongside the plant appear the stages of insect life, egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly with eye-like wing markings, portraying the full cycle of transformation as observed by early naturalists. Originally engraved for Johannes Goedaert’s Erucarum Ortus (1717), this plate brings together the elegance of spring blossoms, the promise of fruit, and the wonder of metamorphosis.
Johannes Goedaert (1617 to 1668), a Dutch painter and naturalist from Middelburg, was among the first to document insect metamorphosis directly from life. Without formal scientific training or the aid of microscopes, he carefully raised caterpillars and recorded their changes with precision and artistry. His Erucarum Ortus, translated as The Origin of Caterpillars, Worms, and Flies, was published posthumously and became a foundational text for early entomology, influencing later naturalists such as Maria Sibylla Merian. His engravings remain treasured today for their unique blend of art and scientific inquiry.
This reproduction is a GoGardenNow exclusive, available only through our curated collection of historic botanical and entomological works.
Product features
- Vibrant colors for bright and crisp visuals
- Two premium paper options: satin and archival matte
- Proudly printed and assembled in the USA
- Durable materials: 210 gsm paper (satin), 230 gsm paper (archival matte)
Care instructions
- If the poster does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: If the poster does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
