Monkshood — Antique Botanical Print

Monkshood (Wolfsbane) · Aconitum napellus

A restored antique botanical plate, captioned with its history:

Called ‘queen of poisons,’ its hooded blue flowers tipped ancient arrows and, in legend, sprang from Cerberus’s dripping jaws.

Hand-coloured plate of monkshood, deep-blue hooded flowers on a tall spike above deeply cut palmate leaves.

Materials & origin

• Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
• Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
• Artwork: Restored from a public-domain botanical original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
• Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
• Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.