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Long birthwort, Aristolochia longa, and swallowwort, Vincetoxicum hirundinaria. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557
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Long birthwort, Aristolochia longa, and swallowwort, Vincetoxicum hirundinaria. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557
FLO4667690 Long birthwort, Aristolochia longa, and swallowwort, Vincetoxicum hirundinaria. 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.: Long birthwort, Aristolochia longa, and swallowwort, Vincetoxicum hirundinaria. 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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This stunning handcoloured woodblock engraving from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch showcases the intricate beauty of Long birthwort, Aristolochia longa, and swallowwort, Vincetoxicum hirundinaria. Dating back to 1557 in Frankfurt, this botanical illustration is a true masterpiece of its time.
The detailed depiction of these plants not only serves as a visual delight but also holds immense historical and medicinal significance. In the 16th century, such illustrations were crucial for identifying and understanding various plant species for their potential uses in medicine.
This particular print is from a 17th-century pirate edition or atlas that features captions in Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and English manuscript. The multilingual annotations add an extra layer of depth to this already fascinating piece of botanical art.
Long birthwort and swallowwort are both known for their medicinal properties and have been used for centuries in traditional herbal remedies. This engraving captures the essence of these plants with precision and elegance.
Overall, this botanical illustration is not just a work of art but also a valuable historical document that sheds light on the importance of plants in medicine throughout different eras. It serves as a reminder of the rich heritage we have inherited from our ancestors in terms of knowledge about nature's bounty.
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