Robert Mapplethorpe's "Double Jack-in-the-Pulpit" is a black and white photograph from 1986 that exemplifies his distinctive approach to botanical subjects through formal composition and dramatic lighting. The work presents two jack-in-the-pulpit flowers arranged in a carefully controlled studio setting, showcasing Mapplethorpe's characteristic technique of rendering organic forms with sculptural precision and sensual detail. This photograph reflects the artist's practice of elevating nature studies to the realm of fine art through meticulous technical execution and aesthetic refinement.