Matthiola Collection

Pietro Andrea Mattioli (engraving)
815823 Pietro Andrea Mattioli (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pietro Andrea Gregorio Mattioli (1501-1577). Italian doctor and naturalist

A Pink Stock with a Dragonfly, (bodycolour on vellum)
659212 A Pink Stock with a Dragonfly, (bodycolour on vellum) by Dietzsch, Barbara Regina (1706-83); 37x27.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pink Stock with a Dragonfly)

Stock or Matthiola species
Brompton stock, Matthiola incana, great sea stock, Matthiola sinuata, and double garden varieties, Cheiranthus cheiri. Handfinished chromolithograph by Henry Noel Humphreys after an illustration by

Sweet violet, Viola purpurea, and dames violet, Matthiola incana. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

New varieties of hoary stock, Matthiola incana (Giroflees quarantaines nouvelles). Chromolithograph by J. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1885

Wild wallflower, Matthiola fruticulosa (Cheiranthus fruticulosus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Curtis British Entomology Plate 347
Coleoptera: Oomorphus concolor = Lamprosoma concolor (Knotted-horned Byrrhus) [Plant: Matthiola sinuata (Cheiranthus sunuatus, Sea Stock)] Date: 1824-39

Matthiola, Stock, 1826 (w / c with some bodycolour on paper)
615560 Matthiola, Stock, 1826 (w/c with some bodycolour on paper) by D Orleans, Louise (1812-52); 21.6x15.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Hoary Stock, USA

Purple stock, Wall-flower-leaved pyramidal stock Mauve Beauty, Matthiola.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Three-horned Stock -Matthiola tricuspidata-, inflorescence, Dilek National Park, Kusadasi, Aydin province, Aegean region, Turkey

Flowering Three-horned Stock -Matthiola tricuspidata-, Dilek National Park, Kusadasi, Aydin province, Aegean region, Turkey

Hoary stock, Matthiola incana, flowering with other vegetation on the cliffs at Beer Beach in Devon

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Matthiola, a genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae, encompasses a diverse array of species that captivate with their beauty and fragrance. Named after Pietro Andrea Mattioli, an Italian physician and botanist known for his contributions to herbal medicine, this enchanting plant has been celebrated throughout history. One can imagine Mattioli himself marveling at the sight of a Pink Stock adorned with a delicate dragonfly perched upon its petals. The intricate engraving capturing this moment on vellum showcases the exquisite details that make Matthiola so captivating. Within the realm species, one encounters various members such as Sweet violet (Viola purpurea) and dames violet. These charming flowers add splashes of color to gardens and emit delightful scents that fill the air. New varieties have emerged over time, including hoary stock (Matthiola incana), which boasts unique characteristics that set it apart from its counterparts. Its wild cousin, Matthiola fruticulosa or Wild wallflower, adds an untamed allure to landscapes with its vibrant blooms. The Curtis British Entomology Plate 347 immortalizes another aspect of Matthiola's charm – its ability to attract insects like bees and butterflies. This interaction between flora and fauna is not only visually stunning but also crucial for pollination. From watercolor paintings showcasing Matthiola's elegance to depictions highlighting specific variations like Hoary Stock in America or Purple Stock with Wall-flower-leaved pyramidal form; each artwork captures different facets of these remarkable plants' diversity across regions. Even beyond artistic representations lies reality itself: Three-horned Stock (Matthiola tricuspidata), found flourishing in Dilek National Park in Turkey's Aegean region. Its inflorescence stands tall against picturesque landscapes while attracting admiration from all who encounter it blooming splendidly amidst nature's embrace. Indeed, Matthiola's allure knows no bounds.