Grossularia alba vulgaris, Colorized White Gooseberry Engraving
This reproduction of Grossularia alba vulgaris (the common white gooseberry) captures the plant in delicate shades of green and gold, with its rounded fruits ripening on a slender, thorned stem. The finely lobed leaves frame the fruit, while the life cycle of the butterfly—caterpillar, chrysalis, and winged adult—unfolds around the plant. The large butterfly, rendered in pale yellow with bold black markings, draws the eye and illustrates the close connection between insect and host plant.
The engraving is taken from the work of Johannes Goedaert (1617 to 1668), a Dutch painter and naturalist whose contributions to early entomology and botany remain influential. Goedaert was one of the first to depict insects in their stages of metamorphosis alongside the plants they depended upon, presenting science and art as a unified whole. His plates stand at the crossroads of discovery and beauty, offering insight into the interwoven design of nature.
This reproduction has been colorized to restore the authentic tones of both gooseberry and butterfly while preserving the antique character of the original plate. Available exclusively through GoGardenNow, it is part of a carefully curated series that celebrates early natural history and botanical illustration.
Product features
- Vibrant colors for eye-catching designs
- Choose between satin or archival matte finishes
- Proudly printed in the USA
- High-quality paper ensures durability and longevity
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.
