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Wheat, TritiCum aestivum, and barley, Hordeum vulgare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557
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Wheat, TritiCum aestivum, and barley, Hordeum vulgare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557
FLO4668816 Wheat, TritiCum aestivum, and barley, Hordeum vulgare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557. This from a 17th century pirate edition or atlas of illustrations only, with captions in Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and in English manuscript.; (add.info.: Wheat, TritiCum aestivum, and barley, Hordeum vulgare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557. This from a 17th century pirate edition or atlas of illustrations only, with captions in Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and in English manuscript.); © Florilegius
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16eme Siecle Adam Lonicer Barley Captions Grain Herb Herbal Herbarium Herbier Krauterbuch Latin Medecine Medical Botany Pirate Edition Useful Plant Wheat Woodblock Allemagne Hordeum Vulgare Triticum Aestivum
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This stunning handcoloured woodblock engraving from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch showcases the beauty and intricacy of wheat, TritiCum aestivum, and barley, Hordeum vulgare. Dating back to 1557 in Frankfurt, this botanical illustration is a true masterpiece of its time.
Captured in exquisite detail, each plant is depicted with precision and accuracy, highlighting their unique characteristics and importance in medicine and natural history. The captions in Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and English add an educational element to this historical artwork.
As you admire this 16th-century print, you can't help but marvel at the skill of the artist who brought these plants to life on paper. The delicate colors used to handcolour the engraving enhance the visual appeal of these useful plants.
Whether you have a passion for botany or simply appreciate fine art from centuries past, this piece is sure to captivate your imagination. It serves as a reminder of the rich history behind our understanding of plants and their medicinal properties.
Let yourself be transported back in time to an era when botanical illustrations were not only beautiful works of art but also valuable resources for scientific study. This print is a testament to the enduring legacy of Adam Lonicer's work and his contribution to herbal medicine.
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