Holothuria Tremula — Icones Rerum Naturalium, Plate XLIV
This historical natural-history plate presents Holothuria tremula, a sea cucumber, as a single elongated specimen curving across a warm cream ground. Its distinctive S-shaped silhouette is rendered in coral red, salmon pink, and deeper crimson, with delicate shading giving the body a soft sense of volume.
Fine hair-like structures, small projections, repeated markings, and the intricate cluster at the upper end reveal the close observational character of the illustration. The generous surrounding space gives the specimen an unusually graphic presence. The original plate carries the inscription Ic. Rer. Nat. Tab. XLIV. above and the handwritten identification Holothuria tremula beneath the figure.
Artwork Details
- Artist/Creator: Not confirmed
- Title: Holothuria tremula
- Original title: Holothuria tremula
- Series: Icones rerum naturalium
- Date: 18th century
- Period: 18th century
- Place of Origin: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Medium: Hand-colored natural-history 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.