Basil Collection (page 3)

Basil, Ocimum basilicum, and whitetop or hoary cress, Lepidium draba. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Onosma echioides and wild basil, Ocimum basilicum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Wassili Blagennoi, or the cathedral of St. Basil, Moscow
LLM338599 Wassili Blagennoi, or the cathedral of St. Basil, Moscow by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wassili Blagennoi, or the Cathedral of St. Basil, Moscow)

Basil varieties, Ocimum basilicum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Curtis British Entomology Plate 723
Coleoptera: Platyrhinus latirostris = Anthribus resinosus [Plant: Clinopodium acinos (Acinos vulgaris, Basil Thyme)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 303
Coleoptera: Lesteva leachii = Deleaster dichrous (Leach?s Lesteva) [Plant: Clinopodium vulgare (Wild Basil)] Date: 1824-39

Bonifacius Amerbach, 1495-1562, Swiss jurist
6039912 Bonifacius Amerbach, 1495-1562, Swiss jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bonifacius Amerbach, 1495-1562, Swiss jurist, humanist, professor and composer)

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "The poor virgin, trembling and dismayed without speaking a word
6008389 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " The poor virgin, trembling and dismayed without speaking a word, came to poor Basil" (engraving) by Dore

Basil, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
3284202 Basil, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School

The Street Cries of Paris (engraving)
CHT441009 The Street Cries of Paris (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: les Veritables Cris de Paris; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Britannias Pot of Basil! (colour litho)
3648252 Britannias Pot of Basil! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Britannias Pot of Basil)

Elements
Jose María Frutos Vargas

Comfort food for stormy weather
Dina Belenko

Still life with tomatoes and basil
Diana Popescu

Basil
Margareth Perfoncio

Basil and carrots at farmers market, USA

Doris Keane and Basil Sydney in Romance
Miss Doris Keane (1881-1945) and Mr Basil Sydney (1894-1968) in the stage production Romance. The pair were married between 1918-1925. 1915

St John Basil Wynne Willson - Bishop of Bath and Wells
St John Basil Wynne Willson (1868-1946) - Anglican bishop in the first half of the 20th century. He was the Bishop of Bath and Wells from 1921 to 1937

NUN OF SAINT BASIL in the East

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Food, Cooked, Pasta, Italian baked meat balls with black olives, basil and parmesan cheese served on penne

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Food, Cooked, Soup, Bowl of tomato and basil soup on a plate with a rustic bread roll on a wooden table surface

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Food, Cooked, Soup, Bowl of tomato and basil soup on a plate with a rustic bread roll on a white background

Basil, Purple basil, Ocimum basilicum purpurescens
Purple Basil, Ocimum basilicum purpurescens growing in bright pink wellington boot at Hampton Court 2009. Capital Growth Incentive volunteers edible balconies

The Mass of Saint Basil, 1746. Creator: Pierre Subleyras
The Mass of Saint Basil, 1746

Saint Basil the Great (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1286. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

St. Basil the Great, illustration from The Asketikon, 1594 (woodcut)
3124017 St. Basil the Great, illustration from The Asketikon, 1594 (woodcut) by Mstislavets, Pyotr (fl.1564-1577); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basil of Caesarea)

Basil Hodge, Clock Tower Cafe, Croydon, London, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Basil Hodge, Clock Tower Cafe, Croydon, London, 2015

Basil Hodge, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Basil Hodge, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2015

Basil Hodge, Ed Jones and Riaan Vosloo, Clock Tower Cafe, Croydon, London, 2015. Artist
Basil Hodge, Ed Jones and Riaan Vosloo, Clock Tower Cafe, Croydon, London, 2015

Larry Bartley, R Youngs, Q Collins, B Hodge and T Kofi, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2015
Larry Bartley, Rod Youngs, Quentin Collins, Basil Hodge and Tony Kofi, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2015

Holy Basil, and Two Further Varieties of Basil, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Ocimum latifolium magnum; II Ocimum crispum viride; III Ocimum minimum caris phyllatum; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Basil, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Basilicum Indicum maculatum; II Basilicum Medium; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat

African Tomato and Marjoram plants, 1613. 1. Solanum Pomiferum; 2. Amaracus vulgaris From Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629)

Pistachio Nut, Bay Tree (Laurus Nobilis) and Almond, 1613. Plate 6 From Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629)

Folium Opuntia, 1613. From Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629)

Herb Paris (Solanum quadrifolium), Common Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) Large Yellow Foxglove From Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629)

Roses, 1613. Plate 96 From Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629)

Chilli pepper plants, 1613. From Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629)

Yellow Horned Poppy, 1613. From Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629)

Peppers, 1613. 1.Piper Indicum maximum longum; 2.Piper Indicum minus recurvis filiquis. From Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629), published in 1613

Aubergine, 1613. Melanzana fructu pallido. From Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629), published in 1613

Tomatoes and melons, 1613. 1.Poma amoris fructu luteo; 2. Melo Saccharinus variegatus; 3.Pseudocolocynthis Pomiformis. From Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629), published in 1613

Ficus indica eytettensis, 1613. From Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629), published in 1613

Tobacco plant, 1613. Illustration from Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629), published in 1613

Ornamental poppies, 1613. Illustration from Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629), published in 1613

Peony and two polygalons, 1613. Illustration from Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629), published in 1613

Two blue hyacinths, 1613. Illustration from Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629), published in 1613

Lemon balm, Peony and adders tongue fern, 1613. Melissa fuchsii (Lemon balm); Peony flower in full bloom; Ophioglossum, (adders tongue fern)

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"Basil: A Multifaceted Herb with a Rich History" Basil, not just a name associated with the famous detective Sherlock Holmes portrayed by Basil Rathbone, has many intriguing facets worth exploring. From its association with iconic landmarks like St. Basils Cathedral to its diverse uses in culinary and medicinal realms, basil leaves an indelible mark. Firstly, let's delve into the world of acting where Basil Rathbone mesmerized audiences as the legendary Sherlock Holmes. His portrayal brought this enigmatic character to life and forever cemented his place in cinematic history. Moving on from Hollywood to Russia, we encounter St. Basils Cathedral—a magnificent architectural marvel that stands tall in Moscow's Red Square. Its vibrant colors and intricate design make it an enduring symbol of Russian culture. Shifting gears to nature's bounty, we discover Ocimum sanctum or holy basil—an herb revered for its spiritual significance and healing properties in Ayurvedic medicine. This sacred plant holds immense cultural importance across South Asia. In the realm of cinema again, Anna May Wong captivated audiences with her performance in "The Circle of Chalk. " Her talent shone brightly alongside other stars while leaving an everlasting impact on Asian representation in Hollywood. Stepping back into history reveals Byzantine Emperor Basil II—known as the Bulgar-slayer—for his military prowess during the 10th century. His strategic brilliance earned him a fearsome reputation throughout Europe. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate how honey bees find solace amidst blooming basil flowers—a delightful sight captured through macro photography that showcases their delicate interaction within our ecosystem. Furthermore, basil finds itself among esteemed company such as catmint, catnip, ivy, hoarhound, calaminth, thyme—plants depicted beautifully in Victorian botanical illustrations showcasing their timeless allure. Art lovers can admire The Great Art created by talented individuals like Edward Duncan whose masterpiece depicts Black Joke engaging El Almirante—a Spanish Slave Brig—in a fierce battle, capturing the intensity of historical events.