Originally published in 1640 as the frontispiece to John Parkinson's monumental botanical treatise, Theatrum Botanicum, this exquisite engraving by William Marshall captures the esteemed apothecary and herbalist to King James I. Marshall, one of the preeminent English engravers of the seventeenth century, renders Parkinson with architectural precision, surrounded by symbolic botanical motifs that define the Classical era's scientific awakening. To preserve the historical integrity of Marshall's intricate linework, every format—including our premium canvas—is finished with the same clean white gallery border. This refined, gallery-ready presentation floats the artwork in standard proportions with absolutely no cropping, ensuring the original composition is preserved exactly as it was published.
About Your Border
Every format — Fine Art Print, Framed Fine Art Print, Canvas and Framed Canvas — is supplied with a clean white gallery border framing the image on all four sides. The border is sized in proportion to the piece — approximately 10% of the shortest edge on each side (for example, about 3 cm of white border on a 30 cm-wide piece) — so the artwork keeps its standard proportions with no cropping and is ready to hang or frame straight away. If you prefer, you can also place your own mount/mat on top.
Would you like a different border width, a borderless full-bleed version, or any other adjustment? Just let us know within 24 hours of ordering and we'll tailor it for you at no extra cost.
