There Jacquin the younger introduced him to Sir Joseph Banks, who, recognizing his extraordinary talent, secured him a position as first botanical illustrator at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Museum, at an annual salary of £300. He stayed there for the rest of his life, producing a wealth of superb botanical and anatomical illustrations, became a member of the Royal Society and was appointed ‘Botanic Painter to His Majesty' King George III.
Jacquin the younger was introduced by Jacquin the elder to Sir Joseph Banks, who recognized his remarkable talent. This led to a position as the first botanical illustrator at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Museum with an annual salary of £300. He lived there for the rest of his life, producing numerous outstanding botanical and anatomical illustrations, becoming a member of the Royal Society, and being appointed 'Botanic Painter to His Majesty' King George III.