Medical Herb Cultivation Print, 16th Century Woodcut
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Adam Lonicerus (Lonitzer) city physician at Frankfurt-am-Main, had this woodcut made for his Herbal of 1578. Above, the woman herbalist is fetching the officinal herb from the wood; on the right, the gardener is clearing a fitting space in the garden for this indigenous plant next to the highly cultivated foreign ones. In the middle, it comes into the hands of science and becomes a subject for discussion by learned scholars (fur coats). Then the hour of sacrifice comes for the plant. Distillation, equipment stands in rows on shelves-- heated from above. Top left, doctor examines a patients urine at the sick bed prior to describing the drug. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Medical Herb Cultivation , Adam Lonicerus Woodcut , Medieval Medicine History , Historical Medicinal Plants , Woman Herbalist Illustration , Distillation Equipment Drawing , Uroscopy In Medicine , Medieval Herb Analysis
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Nestled in the pages of history, our Medical Herb Cultivation print brings to life a 16th-century masterpiece. Originally created by Adam Lonicerus for his 'Herbal' of 1578, this woodcut shows the art of cultivating medicinal herbs in a bygone era. A testament to the enduring power of nature and human ingenuity, this piece is now available as a framed print, perfect for adding a touch of elegance and wisdom to any room.
A 16th-century woodcut depicts the process of medical herb cultivation. A woman gathers an officinal herb from a wooded area, while a gardener prepares a space for it in the garden alongside cultivated foreign plants. In the center, scholars examine and discuss the plant's properties, surrounded by equipment used for distillation. On one side, a doctor examines urine at a patient's bedside before prescribing medication.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 14cm (9.6" x 5.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
