Sambucus caerulea (Blue Elderberry) with Moths, Colorized Reproduction from Erucarum Ortus (1717), GoGardenNow Exclusive
This colorized reproduction depicts Sambucus caerulea, the blue elderberry, in exquisite detail. The creamy-white blossoms and ripening berry are surrounded by caterpillars, chrysalis, and moths, representing the delicate cycles of metamorphosis. The image originates from Johannes Goedaert’s Erucarum Ortus (1717), a landmark in the early study of entomology and botany. Goedaert’s engravings paired plants with the insects that depended on them, reminding us that nature is interconnected and alive with unseen transformations.
Johannes Goedaert (1617 to 1668), a Dutch painter and naturalist from Middelburg, was among the first to systematically observe insect life cycles directly from nature. Though lacking formal scientific training or microscopes, he carefully bred and recorded insects, documenting their stages alongside their host plants. His Erucarum Ortus, translated as The Origin of Caterpillars, Worms, and Flies, was published posthumously and influenced later naturalists such as Maria Sibylla Merian. His blend of artistry and observation has secured his place as one of the pioneers of natural history illustration.
This reproduction is a GoGardenNow exclusive, offered only through our collection of rare and historic botanical works.
Product features
- Vibrant colors for eye-catching designs
- Available in both satin and archival matte finishes
- Proudly printed in the USA for quality assurance
Care instructions
- If the poster does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
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Care instructions: If the poster does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
