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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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Beauties Botanic Eliza Emblem Flora Gleadall Heath Illustrations Language Passiflora Passionflower Poetic Racemosa Superstition Wakefield
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Add a touch of spiritual beauty to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring an exquisite image of The Racemose Passionflower, this mug showcases the intricate religious symbolism found within its delicate petals. This hand-picked image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a hand-colored lithograph by Dean and Munday after an illustration by Eliza Eve Gleadall from The Beauties of Flora. Each mug holds your favorite beverage while allowing you to savor the stunning detail and rich history of this captivating flower. Perfect for those seeking inspiration and a moment of reflection, our Photo Mugs make a thoughtful gift for any occasion.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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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