Highly detailed cyanotype of an iris with gold leaf and black varnish details, on a neutral background.

Highly detailed artistic representation of a human iris printed as a cyanotype. The iris appears as a large circular structure, centered, with deep Prussian-blue tones typical of cyanotype chemistry. Fine fibre texture of hand-coated paper visible, natural brushstroke edges around the circular print, subtle grain and organic imperfections. Over the cyanotype base, add selective hand-applied gold leaf accents following the radial iris structure — thin, irregular gold lines catching the light, metallic reflections, subtle flaking and natural leaf texture. Add black varnish details layered on top: glossy, high-contrast strokes filling specific shadow areas of the iris and pupil, creating depth. Lighting emphasizes the difference between matte cyanotype surface, reflective gold leaf, and glossy black varnish. Aesthetic: alternative photography, analog process, botanical/forensic eye macro style, ultra-high contrast, macro-level details of iris fibres, mysterious and elegant. Palette: Prussian blue, matte black, metallic gold. Shot as a flatlay fine art reproduction on neutral background, soft diffused studio light, no frame, no text, no signature. Mehr sehen