The Officinalis or True Jesuits Bark Print

Cinchona officinalis — better known as Jesuit’s bark — is one of the most famous “medical plants” in botanical history, prized for the quinine-rich bark that became a key treatment for malaria. This 1801 botanical print captures the plant with beautiful antique detail, blending scientific observation with that timeless apothecary-and-curiosity-cabinet charm. Perfect for a study, library wall, clinic space, or anyone who loves vintage botanical art with a story behind it.

This is an edited reproduction made from antique/public domain source imagery.

Print quality
Printed on 300gsm fine art cotton rag paper using archival pigment-based inks for superb quality and longevity.

Mounting & Framing
Mounts are antique white by default, but you may request black when ordering (please note this in your order).
Our solid wood frames are made in the UK and finished with care. Frame options (dimensions):
• Black/White: 20mm wide, 15mm deep
• Dark Rosewood: 35mm wide, 15mm deep
• Walnut Gold: 28mm wide, 14mm deep
Frames include perspex glazing and MDF backs. As wood is a natural material, variations in tone and grain may occur.
Not all sizes are available mounted. Sizes refer to the print area.

Attribution
Licence Attribution - This is an edited version of the following public domain image:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cinchona_plant_(Cinchona_officinalis);_flowering_and_fruitin_Wellcome_L0072857.jpg