Garden Oath – Aglais io (22x12cm)

A dramatic, story-rich composition featuring two beautifully preserved Aglais io (European Peacock) butterflies, their vivid crimson wings and striking eye markings glowing against a dark, layered backdrop.

Set within a 22x12cm vintage black wooden shadow frame, this piece carries depth and quiet intensity. Torn antique book pages form a textured cross beneath a silver-toned ornamental crucifix, while preserved moss and delicate ivory blossoms frame the scene like an overgrown chapel relic. The natural elements soften the symbolism, creating a balance between devotion, decay, and beauty.