Passion Flowers Collection

Hummingbird and Passionflowers, ca. 1875-85. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade
Hummingbird and Passionflowers, ca. 1875-85

Blue Passion Flower / Blue Crown Passion Flower / Common Passion Flower. Native to South
ASW-4466 Blue Passion Flower / Blue Crown Passion Flower / Common Passion Flower Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Passiflora caerulea cultivated worldwide. Fruit eaten fresh or in drinks

The International Exhibition: detail of the grille from the Hereford Screen, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: detail of the grille from the Hereford Screen, designed by G. G. Scott, R.A. manufactured by Skidmore's Art-Manufacturers Company, Coventry, 1862

Have we not Heard the Bridegroom is so Sweet, August 1874. A work made of albumen print

Septuagesima and Lent (colour litho)
3626743 Septuagesima and Lent (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Septuagesima and Lent)

Spathura underwoodi (White-footed Racket-Tail). Creators: John Gould
Spathura underwoodi (White-footed Racket-Tail)

Passion Flower (Passiflora edulis forma edulis) flowering in garden

Still Life with Passion Flowers, Elias van den Broeck, 1670 - 1708

Passion flower (Passifloraceae), with tendrils and leaves

Passiflora sanguinolenta C014 / 1683
Blood-Red passionflower (Passiflora sanguinolenta)

Passion Flower (Passiflora foetida) Galapagos

Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis) Santa Cruz Is, Galapagos

Close-up study of Passion flower head. East Sussex Garden. August. UK. (Photographed under glass)
DAD-1983 Close-up study of Passion flower head. East Sussex Garden. August. UK. Passiflora caerulea (Photographed under glass)

Passion Flower / Trilobed Passion Flower / Twelve-petaled Passion Flower. Occurs in western South America
ASW-4470 Passion Flower / Trilobed Passion Flower / Twelve-petaled Passion Flower. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Passiflora triloba Alan J. S

Passion flower. Endemic in western Ecuador and northern Peru. Occurs in dry coastal forest and low Andean forest
ASW-4469 Passion flower. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Passiflora sprucei Endemic in western Ecuador and northern Peru. Alan J. S

Giant Grenadilla / Badea. Largest of the passion fruits. Juice used as beverage; roots contain emetics and narcotics
ASW-4468 Giant Grenadilla / Badea. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Passiflora quadrangularis Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Passion flower. Fruits edible. Native to Bolivia and Brazil. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
ASW-4467 Passion flower. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Passiflora nigradenia Native to Bolivia and Brazil Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Passion flowers, with their intricate beauty and captivating allure, have long been a subject of fascination for artists and nature enthusiasts alike. From the vibrant hues of the Blue Passion Flower to the delicate tendrils and leaves that adorn its frame, these flowers never fail to captivate our senses. In Martin Johnson Heade's masterpiece "Hummingbird and Passionflowers, " we witness an enchanting dance between nature's smallest marvels. The hummingbird delicately hovers near the passionflower, drawn by its nectar-filled blooms. A symbiotic relationship unfolds before our eyes as both species benefit from this harmonious encounter. Passiflore ail, also known as Passiflora edulis forma edulis or Common Passion Flower, is a fruit-bearing vine native to South and Central America. Its delectable fruits are enjoyed fresh or used in refreshing drinks worldwide. As birds and mammals feast on these fruits, they unknowingly aid in seed dispersal - a testament to nature's ingenious design. The ethereal painting "Have we not Heard the Bridegroom is so Sweet" transports us into a dreamlike realm where passion flowers take center stage amidst lush foliage. Their presence evokes feelings of romance and longing as they symbolize love's fervor in full bloom. During Septuagesima and Lent, when introspection takes hold, passion flowers find themselves intertwined with religious symbolism. In color lithographs depicting this period of reflection, their inclusion serves as a reminder of Christ's suffering - each petal representing his wounds borne out of love for humanity. John Gould immortalizes Spathura underwoodi or White-footed Racket-Tail hummingbirds amidst passion flower blossoms in his exquisite artwork. This juxtaposition showcases nature's harmony at its finest; two distinct creations converging seamlessly within one frame. An 18th-century English panel adorned with intricately carved passion flowers transports us back in time when these blooms were revered for their beauty and symbolism.