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Milk thistle, Silybum marianum, and Scotch
Milk thistle, Silybum marianum, and Scotch thistle, Onopordum acanthium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers 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
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Adam Alba Captions Carduus Edition Herb Herbal Krauterbuch Latin Lonicer Mariae Milk Pirate Scotch Spina Sylvestris Thistle Woodblock Woodcut Acanthium Marianum Silybum
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 10.6cm x 15cm (4.2" x 5.9")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite hand-colored woodblock engraving showcases two thistle species, Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) and Scotch Thistle (Onopordum acanthium). The Milk Thistle, also known as Mary's Thistle, Cardus mariae, or Mariana Thistle, is a native of Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Its distinctive white veins and spiny leaves have made it an easily recognizable plant. The Milk Thistle has long been valued for its medicinal properties, particularly for liver protection and support. The Scotch Thistle, also known as the Scottish Thistle, Onopordum silvestre, or Carduus acanthus, is a native of Europe and Asia. Its spiny leaves and purple flower heads are characteristic of the thistle family. The Scotch Thistle is the national emblem of Scotland, symbolizing courage and resilience. This botanical illustration is from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, published in Frankfurt in 1557. This 17th-century pirate edition or atlas of illustrations only features captions in various languages, including Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and English manuscript. The intricate details of the engraving are a testament to the advanced botanical knowledge of the time and the artistic skill of the engraver. The Milk Thistle and Scotch Thistle have been depicted together in this illustration, highlighting their similarities and differences. The Milk Thistle's white veins and smoother leaves contrast with the Scotch Thistle's spikier appearance and purple flowers. Both thistles continue to be of interest to botanists, medical professionals, and naturalists, and their beauty and significance endure in scientific and cultural contexts.
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