Grossularia hortensis, Colorized Gooseberry with Butterfly Engraving
This reproduction of Grossularia hortensis (the cultivated gooseberry) highlights the beauty of this beloved garden fruit in natural hues. The branch is laden with green berries ripening to a rosy blush, framed by serrated leaves in fresh shades of green. Alongside the plant, the transformation of a butterfly is shown, eggs, caterpillar, pupa, and adult, all stages represented with remarkable clarity. The composition emphasizes both the practical value of the gooseberry and its place within the intricate cycles of nature.
The plate originates from the work of Johannes Goedaert (1617 to 1668), a Dutch naturalist and painter whose pioneering studies of plants and insects made him one of the earliest to present metamorphosis in connection with host plants. Goedaert’s engravings revealed these natural processes with both scientific curiosity and artistic refinement, influencing natural history illustration throughout Europe.
This reproduction has been faithfully colorized to restore the authentic appearance of the gooseberry and the accompanying butterfly while preserving the antique feel of the original plate. It is offered exclusively by GoGardenNow, part of a carefully curated series of historic botanical reproductions.
Product features
- Vibrant colors enhance visual appeal
- Choice of satin or archival matte finishes
- Printed and assembled in the USA
Care instructions
- If the poster does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
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.
