Antique Botanical Print of Passion Flower and Insects by Robert Thornton

This is an antique framed print depicting a detailed botanical illustration of a passion flower (Passiflora) and insects. The style and subject matter strongly suggest it is from Robert Thornton's "The Temple of Flora," a renowned botanical work published between 1799 and 1807. The print features a vibrant passion flower with its characteristic intricate structure, alongside various insects including a cicada and what appears to be a lanternfly. The artwork is characterized by its meticulous rendering and rich, though somewhat muted, color palette, typical of hand-colored engravings from the period. The print is housed in a dark, possibly wood, frame showing signs of age and wear, consistent with an antique piece. The overall aesthetic is that of a scientific illustration and natural history artwork, representative of the late Georgian era.