Eclipta Punctata – Antique Botanical Illustration by Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin

This refined antique botanical illustration presents Eclipta punctata, a delicate branching plant distinguished by slender green leaves, reddish-brown stems and small rounded flower heads. The specimen is carefully isolated against a warm cream ground, allowing its graceful structure and subtle botanical details to become the focus of the composition.

The restrained palette and generous negative space give the artwork an elegant decorative quality while preserving the visual character of historical scientific illustration. Fine leaf veins, delicate buds and naturally varied greens make this an especially beautiful piece for botanical and natural-history inspired interiors.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
• Title: Eclipta punctata
• Original title: Eclipta punctata / Bellis ramosa
• Series: Selectarum stirpium Americanarum historia
• Date: 1780–1781 edition
• Period: Late 18th century
• Place of Origin: Vienna, Austria; botanical subject associated with the Caribbean
• Medium: Historical hand-colored botanical illustration

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.