Sweet Basil — Antique Botanical Print

Sweet Basil · Ocimum basilicum

A restored antique botanical plate, captioned with its history:

Named from the Greek for ‘royal,’ basil also carried dark lore — left to rot, it was said to breed scorpions.

Botanical illustration of sweet basil, glossy oval green leaves and a slender spike of small white flowers.

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.