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Botanical: turnip - Turnip plant with flowers, leaves and root, Brassica rapa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Vogel from a drawing by B. Thanner from Johannes Zorn's "" Icons plantarum medicinalium,"" Germany, 1796
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Botanical: turnip - Turnip plant with flowers, leaves and root, Brassica rapa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Vogel from a drawing by B. Thanner from Johannes Zorn's "" Icons plantarum medicinalium,"" Germany, 1796
FLO4737730 Botanical: turnip - Turnip plant with flowers, leaves and root, Brassica rapa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Vogel from a drawing by B. Thanner from Johannes Zorn's "" Icons plantarum medicinalium,"" Germany, 1796. Zorn (1739-99) was a German pharmacist and botanist who travelled all over Europe searching for medicinal plants.; (add.info.: Botanical: turnip - Turnip plant with flowers, leaves and root, Brassica rapa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Vogel from a drawing by B. Thanner from Johannes Zorn's "" Icons plantarum medicinalium,"" Germany, 1796. Zorn (1739-99) was a German pharmacist and botanist who travelled all over Europe searching for medicinal plants.); © Florilegius
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18eme Siecle Medicinal Plant Plante Mèdicinale
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving captures the beauty and intricacy of a turnip plant, Brassica rapa, as depicted by German botanist Johannes Zorn in 1796. The detailed illustration showcases the plant's flowers, leaves, and root with remarkable precision.
Zorn, a pharmacist and botanist known for his extensive travels across Europe in search of medicinal plants, meticulously documented the flora he encountered. This particular image is part of his renowned work ""Icons plantarum medicinalium,"" which remains a valuable resource for botanical enthusiasts and scholars alike.
The delicate shading and vibrant colors used in this print bring the turnip plant to life on paper, highlighting its importance both aesthetically and medicinally. The attention to detail in capturing each element of the plant reflects Zorn's dedication to accurately representing nature's wonders.
As we admire this botanical masterpiece from the 18th century, we are reminded of the timeless appeal of scientific illustration and its ability to educate and inspire viewers. This print serves as a testament to Zorn's passion for botanical exploration and his contribution to our understanding of the natural world.
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