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Pedanius Dioscorides, Greek physician, pharmacologist, botanist, 1795 (engraving)
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Pedanius Dioscorides, Greek physician, pharmacologist, botanist, 1795 (engraving)
7235625 Pedanius Dioscorides, Greek physician, pharmacologist, botanist, 1795 (engraving) by Bodart, Pieter (1676-1712); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pedanius Dioscorides, c.40-90 AD, Greek physician, pharmacologist, botanist and author of De materia medica, a Greek encyclopedia about herbal medicine or pharmacopeia. Dioscorides. Copperplate engraving by Pieter Bodart (1676-1712) from Henricus Spoors Deorum et Heroum, Virorum et Mulierum Illustrium Imagines Antiquae Illustatae, Gods and Heroes, Men and Women, Illustrated with Antique Images, Petrum, Amsterdam, 1715. First published as Favissae utriusque antiquitatis tam Romanae quam Graecae in 1707. Henricus Spoor was a Dutch physician, classical scholar, poet and writer, fl. 1694-1716.); © Florilegius
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This engraving showcases the renowned figure of Pedanius Dioscorides, a Greek physician, pharmacologist, and botanist. Created in 1795 by Pieter Bodart, this print beautifully captures the essence of Dioscorides' significant contributions to ancient medicine. Dioscorides lived during the 1st century AD and is best known for his work "De materia medica" an encyclopedic compilation on herbal medicine. This groundbreaking text became a cornerstone in pharmacopeia and provided invaluable knowledge on medicinal plants that are still used today. The portrait depicts Dioscorides as a wise and authoritative figure with an air of intellectual curiosity. His deep understanding of botanical science shines through as he holds various plant specimens in his hands, symbolizing his dedication to studying nature's remedies. In this engraving, we are transported back to ancient Greece where scientific exploration was at its peak. Dioscorides stands as a testament to the power of observation and experimentation in advancing medical knowledge. This image not only pays homage to one of history's greatest healers but also serves as a reminder that our understanding of medicine has been built upon centuries of research and discovery. It is truly remarkable how far we have come thanks to pioneers like Pedanius Dioscorides who paved the way for modern pharmaceutical practices.
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