Pomegranate — Antique Botanical Print

The Story in the Margin

The pomegranate (Punica granatum) was domesticated roughly 5,000 years ago on the Iranian plateau, making it one of the first five fruits, alongside the fig, date, grape, and olive, brought into cultivation by early Near Eastern farmers. Its Latin name combines pomum, 'apple,' with granatum, 'seeded,' while the genus Punica honors the Phoenician traders who carried the fruit across the ancient Mediterranean. Prized for its jewel-toned seeds, the pomegranate became a symbol of fertility and abundance from Greece and Rome to Persia, China, and India, a reputation that made it a recurring subject for botanical and still-life artists for centuries.

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 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.