Frontispice de l'Origin des Fragrances by Simon Barbe (17th century), showing the barbaric technique of piquing a deer with musk in order to obtain his blood - Engraving extracted from Le Livre des Parfums by Eugene Rimmel (1820-1887), France

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Frontispice de l'Origin des Fragrances by Simon Barbe (17th century), showing the barbaric technique of piquing a deer with musk in order to obtain his blood - Engraving extracted from Le Livre des Parfums by Eugene Rimmel (1820-1887), France

FLO4689509 Frontispice de l'Origin des Fragrances by Simon Barbe (17th century), showing the barbaric technique of piquing a deer with musk in order to obtain his blood - Engraving extracted from Le Livre des Parfums by Eugene Rimmel (1820-1887), France, 1870 - Frontispiece from a French perfumery book, Barbe's L'origine des perfumes, showing the barbaric operation of pricks king a musk deer to obtain its blood - Lithograph from Eugene Rimmel's Le Livre des Parfums, Paris, 1870; (add.info.: Frontispice de l'Origin des Fragrances by Simon Barbe (17th century), showing the barbaric technique of piquing a deer with musk in order to obtain his blood - Engraving extracted from Le Livre des Parfums by Eugene Rimmel (1820-1887), France, 1870 - Frontispiece from a French perfumery book, Barbe's L'origine des perfumes, showing the barbaric operation of pricks king a musk deer to obtain its blood - Lithograph from Eugene Rimmel's Le Livre des Parfums, Paris, 1870); © Florilegius

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking image captures the barbaric technique of piquing a deer with musk in order to obtain its blood, as depicted in Frontispice de l'Origin des Fragrances by Simon Barbe from the 17th century. The engraving, extracted from Eugene Rimmel's Le Livre des Parfums, provides a glimpse into the cruel practices used in the production of fragrances during that time. In this scene, we see a group of men engaging in the gruesome process of pricking a musk deer to extract its precious blood. The intricate details and dramatic composition draw viewers into the disturbing reality of how perfumes were once created through such violent means. Despite the beauty and elegance associated with perfumery, this image serves as a reminder of the darker side of its history. It prompts us to reflect on our relationship with nature and question the ethical implications of our desire for luxury products. As we admire this historical print, let us not forget the sacrifices made by animals in the pursuit of human vanity. May it inspire us to seek more sustainable and compassionate methods for creating fragrances that honor both nature and wildlife.

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