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The racemose Passionflower, Religious superstition
The racemose Passionflower, Passiflora racemosa, Religious superstition. Handcoloured lithograph by Dean and Munday after an illustration by Eliza Eve Gleadall from The Beauties of Flora, with botanic and poetic illustrations, being a selection of flowers drawn from nature arranged emblematically, Heath Hall, Wakefield, 1834
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Media ID 23178554
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Beauties Botanic Eliza Emblem Flora Gleadall Heath Illustrations Language Passiflora Passionflower Poetic Racemosa Superstition Wakefield
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Breathtakingly beautiful, our Media Storehouse Metal Prints bring the enchanting world of botanicals to life. Feast your eyes on this exquisite image of The Racemose Passionflower, a hand-colored lithograph by Dean and Munday after Eliza Eve Gleadall's illustration from 'The Beauties of Flora'. Drenched in rich colors and intricate details, this Religious Superstition print of the Passiflora racemosa is a captivating addition to any space. Our high-quality metal prints are not just art pieces, they are a conversation starter and a testament to the beauty of nature.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "The Racemose Passionflower: A Botanical Emblem of Religious Superstition" This exquisite handcoloured lithograph depicts the racemose Passionflower, Passiflora racemosa, a captivating and intricately designed bloom that has long been shrouded in religious superstition and symbolism. The image, created by Eliza Eve Gleadall and published in "The Beauties of Flora" in 1834, is a testament to the rich interplay between botany and art, as well as the enduring fascination with the hidden meanings and mystique of nature. The racemose Passionflower, with its radiant white petals and vibrant purple filaments, is a striking example of the beauty and complexity of the Passiflora genus. However, it is not just its physical attributes that have captured the imagination of generations. The flower's intricate structure, with its three styles representing the Holy Trinity, the radial arrangement of its petals symbolizing the stars around the crucifixion scene, and the stigmas representing the nails, have long been interpreted as emblems of the Passion of Christ. This interpretation, which can be traced back to the 16th century, is rooted in the belief that the Passionflower was a New World discovery that bore a striking resemblance to the symbols of the crucifixion. The flower's arrival in Europe coincided with the height of the Renaissance, a time when the exploration of the natural world was intertwined with the pursuit of knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. This handcoloured lithograph, produced by Dean and Munday after Gleadall's illustration, is a beautiful and intricate representation of the racemose Passionflower and the rich layers of meaning and symbolism that have surrounded it for centuries. The delicate brushstrokes and vibrant colours bring the flower to life, inviting us to contemplate the enduring connection between botany, art, and the human spirit.
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