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Pepper tree cultivation, 16th century
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Pepper tree cultivation, 16th century
Pepper tree cultivation. 16th-century artwork of people cultivating a pepper tree. The black pepper tree (Piper nigrum) is a vine that is native to southern India. The fruit (peppercorns) are dried ans used to season food. Artwork from Cosmographie universelle (1575) by the French explorer and writer Andre Thevet (1516-1590). This book described the history and geography of the lands in which Thevet had travelled. The two volumes and four tomes contain over 1000 pages divided into 23 books. This woodcut is from chapter III of book XII
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1500s 1575 16th Century Agriculture Andre Thevet Black Pepper Child Children Cosmographie Universelle Crop Cultivating Cultivation Edible Farm Farmer Farmers Farming French Fruit Harvest Harvesting Herb India Indian Mediaeval Medieval Middle Ages Natural History Pepper Peppercorn Seasoning Vine Women Woodcut Worker Workers Chapter 3 Peppercorns Piper Nigrum
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This print takes us back to the 16th century, showcasing an exquisite artwork of people engaged in pepper tree cultivation. The black pepper tree, native to southern India, is depicted as a vine that bears fruit known as peppercorns. These dried treasures are widely used for seasoning food. The artwork originates from "Cosmographie universelle" (1575), authored by the renowned French explorer and writer Andre Thevet. This comprehensive book delves into the history and geography of lands explored by Thevet himself. Comprising two volumes and four tomes spanning over 1000 pages divided into 23 books, it serves as a remarkable testament to his travels. In this woodcut from chapter III of book XII, we witness men, women, and children diligently tending to the pepper trees on their farm. Their attire reflects the fashion of medieval times while they engage in this vital aspect of agriculture. It highlights both the historical significance and botanical importance of cultivating such crops during that era. Todd-White Art Photography has skillfully captured this monochrome masterpiece with utmost precision and detail. Through this photo print, we are transported back in time to appreciate not only the beauty but also the cultural heritage associated with pepper tree cultivation in ancient Asia.
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