Roots Collection

Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life in Norse mythology
Yggdrasil (Yggdrasill), the sacred ash, the Tree of Life, the Mundane Tree of Norse mythology, whose branches overhang the Universe

Skull anatomy by Leonardo da Vinci. Historical artwork and notes on the anatomy of the human skull and teeth, by the Italian artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life in Norse mythology
Yggdrasil (Yggdrasill), the sacred ash, the Tree of Life, the Mundane Tree of Norse mythology, whose branches overhang the Universe

Spices used in Thai food, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Teeth of adults and children
The teeth of adults and children, shown in cross-section, individually, and in the mouth

Autumnal Scene with Fairy & Blackberries
An autumnal folklore scene with a fairy, dressed in blue, sat amid the visible roots of a silver birch tree, holding a delicious-looking blackberry

Parsnip (Pastinaca Tender and True )
Organic parsnip (Pastinaca sativa Tender and True ) with top stalk sliced off

Roots of two trees intertwined, Taunus, Niedernhausen, Hesse, Germany

France, Guadalupe, Petit-Canal, Ruins of the Petit-Canal prison with the roots of a Strangler Fig

The Savannah, at Augusta, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
The Savannah, at Augusta, 1872. Men working amongst twisted tree roots, on the Savannah River at Augusta, Georgia, USA. In the distance is a paddle steamer being loaded with goods

Apollo and Daphne, 1622-25 (marble)
XIR152471 Apollo and Daphne, 1622-25 (marble) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); height: 243 cm; Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

CPD_FV39
Curcuma longa Turmeric Orange subject White b/g

Papaver (Poppy), two varieties
Two varieties of Papaver (Poppy) -- Papaver flore pleno rubrum (Double Red) and Papaver Eraticum rubrum (Wild Red), drawn by Basilius Besler (1561-1629)

Maize root, light micrograph
Maize root. Light micrograph of a section through the root of a maize plant (Zea mays) showing a vascular cylinder (centre)

Two Badgers in a wood
Two badgers (Meles meles) forage for food in a wood. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Earthworms - Soil cross-section showing worms in tunnnels and aeration and grass roots JPF12192
JPF-6743 Earthworms - Soil cross-section showing worms in tunnnels and aeration and grass roots Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rainforest Big Ceiba tree at Manu Lodge, Amazon Basin, Manu National Park, Peru
FG-9004 RAINFOREST - Big Ceiba tree at Manu Lodge, Amazon Basin. Buttress roots Manu National Park, Peru Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Strangler Fig Danum Valley Conservation area, Sabah Primary Tropical Rainforest
JPF-12881 Strangler FIG - view looking up into tree showing aerial roots Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah, Borneo. Primary Tropical Rainforest Ficus sp

Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris) harvested crop, heap of roots in snow covered field with deer footprints, near Tattingstone, Shotley Peninsula, Suffolk, England, February

Under the Milky Way at Hunting Island Light House
Under the Milky Eay at Hunting Island Light House

Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) Javelin F1 variety, freshly dug roots, Powys, Wales, January

Tropical Rainforest - buttress roots on tree upstream from Puerto Maldonado
WAT-13774 Tropical Rainforest - buttress roots on tree upstream from Puerto Maldonado Tambopata nature reserve. Peru the Tambopata Nature Reserve

Lear / Nonsense / Bangor
There was an Old Person of Bangor, whose face was distorted with anger! He tore off his boots, and subsisted on roots, that irascible Person of Bangor

Vetiver - roots
PPG-1780 Vetiver - roots Vetiveria zizanoides Vetiver is mainly cultivated for the fragrant essential oil distilled from its roots

Iris Germanica, 1847 (hand-coloured engraving)
985712 Iris Germanica, 1847 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bauer, Ferdinand (1760-1826) (after); 47.4x33.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Iris Germanica. From Flora Graeca)

Horse-radish roots for sale at Sigishoara fruit and vegetable market, Transylvania, Romania
ROG-14130 Horseradish roots for sale at Sigishoara fruit and vegetable market Transylvania, Romania Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Roots of Thale cress plant, Arabidopsis thaliana
Root genetics research. Roots of the Thale cress plant, Arabidopsis thaliana, growing in a culture medium. The roots have fine root hairs growing horizontally out of them

Root of a germinating red chard seed, SEM
Root of a germinating red chard seed. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a red chard seed (Beta vulgaris var. cicla) root

Red mangrove. Coro Pennisula - Venezuela
WAT-10232 Red mangrove Coro Pennisula - Venezuela Rhizophora mangle M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Broad Bean - showing root growth
JD-16083 Broad BEAN - shows roots growing John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

A 400-plus year old balete tree with a freshwater spring flowing from its base, Lazi, Siquijor Island, Central Visayas, Philippines

Laurel tree in the Laurisilva Forest, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fanal, Porto Moniz municipality, Madeira Island, Portugal

Autumnal trees in the forest. Ponna Superiore, Intelvi valley (val d'Intelvi), Como province, Lombardy, Italy

Monte Tellero, Ponna Superiore, Intelvi valley (val d'Intelvi), Como province, Lombardy, Italy

Milkyway in a cove of Lerici, La Spezia, Liguria, Italy, Southern Europe

Indonesia, Bali, Ubud village, gold painted wood carving of xylophone

Africa, Senegal, Casamance. Majestic Kapok Trees

Prasat Beng Mealea temple ruins, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

Abstract composition No 20
Stefan Fransson

Mangrove Trees, 1934 (colour litho)
473473 Mangrove Trees, 1934 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mangrove is a tropical maritime tree able to grow)

Earth
Andreas Magnusson

Forest
Stefan Fransson

Roots Run Deep
Francis Wilson

Mountain Roots
Andrea Maestosi

Roots, grass and flowers of halfchaff sedge, Lipocarpha microcephala Kunth
5855648 Roots, grass and flowers of halfchaff sedge, Lipocarpha microcephala Kunth.; (add.info.: Roots, grass and flowers of halfchaff sedge, Lipocarpha microcephala Kunth)

An engraving depicting the fossil of a tree (Sigillaria) found in a coal seam
5311258 An engraving depicting the fossil of a tree (Sigillaria) found in a coal seam, with its roots still in the clay beneath the coal

Roots, stem and leaves of angelica polymorpha. Jokou
5855586 Roots, stem and leaves of angelica polymorpha. Jokou.; (add.info.: Roots, stem and leaves of angelica polymorpha. Jokou)

Norwegian angelica
5308110 Norwegian angelica.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Norwegian angelica, commonly known as garden angelica, wild celery, and Angelica archangelica)

Abstract composition No 2
Stefan Fransson

Roots, reeds and flowers of variable flatsedge
5855646 Roots, reeds and flowers of variable flatsedge; (add.info.: Roots, reeds and flowers of variable flatsedge or smallflower umbrella-sedge, Cyperus difformis L)

Rhizome and roots of turmeric, Curcuma longa (Zingiberacea), aromatic herb, spice
5855633 Rhizome and roots of turmeric, Curcuma longa (Zingiberacea), aromatic herb, spice.; (add.info.: Rhizome and roots of turmeric, Curcuma longa (Zingiberacea), aromatic herb, spice

Roots and round, brown, ball-like valerian plant. Valerian celtica. Kanshou
5855604 Roots and round, brown, ball-like valerian plant. Valerian celtica. Kanshou; (add.info.: Roots and round, brown, ball-like valerian plant. Valerian celtica)

Roots, reeds and flowers of poorland flatsedge, Cyperus compressus L
5855645 Roots, reeds and flowers of poorland flatsedge, Cyperus compressus L.; (add.info.: Roots, reeds and flowers of poorland flatsedge, Cyperus compressus L)

Elecampane or Horse-heal, Inula helenium
5856610 Elecampane or Horse-heal, Inula helenium; (add.info.: Elecampane or Horse-heal, Inula helenium, roots, flowers, leaves and buds)

Old trees
Tiger Seo

What Lies Beneath
Ruth Day

Wild pineapple, Bromelia karatas
5856550 Wild pineapple, Bromelia karatas; (add.info.: Wild pineapple showing roots, leaves and fruit, Bromelia karatas. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J)

Roots, leaves and flowers of coco-grass
5855642 Roots, leaves and flowers of coco-grass; (add.info.: Roots, leaves and flowers of coco-grass, purple nut sedge, red nut sedge, Cyperus rotundus L)

Leaves, roots and seeds of bur-reed, Sparganium racemosum Huds
5855641 Leaves, roots and seeds of bur-reed, Sparganium racemosum Huds.; (add.info.: Leaves, roots and seeds of bur-reed, Sparganium racemosum Huds)

Valerian showing green roots and tiny white flowers. Nardostachys jatamansi. Hakanshou
5855605 Valerian showing green roots and tiny white flowers. Nardostachys jatamansi. Hakanshou.; (add.info.: Species of valerian showing green roots, brown and dark green leaves)

Roots, stem and leaves of the mountain peony. Paeonia obovata. Yama shakuyaku
5855596 Roots, stem and leaves of the mountain peony. Paeonia obovata. Yama shakuyaku.; (add.info.: Roots, stem and leaves of the mountain peony. Yellow and orange leaves at base of stem)

Roots and tiny pink and white flowers of burnet saxifrage. Pimpinella calycina. Chichukou
5855591 Roots and tiny pink and white flowers of burnet saxifrage. Pimpinella calycina. Chichukou; (add.info.: Roots and tiny pink and white flowers of burnet saxifrage. Pimpinella calycina)

Roots, stems, leaves and tiny florets of Japanese snowparsley. Cnidium japonicum. Jashouji
5855581 Roots, stems, leaves and tiny florets of Japanese snowparsley. Cnidium japonicum. Jashouji; (add.info.: Roots, stems, leaves and tiny florets of Japanese snowparsley. Cnidium japonicum)

Part of a Ginseng plant
5308112 Part of a Ginseng plant.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting part of a Ginseng plant. Ginseng is any one of the species of slow-growing perennial plants with fleshy roots)

Roots, reeds and flowers of nutgrass galingale, Cyperus amuricus Max
5855644 Roots, reeds and flowers of nutgrass galingale, Cyperus amuricus Max.; (add.info.: Roots, reeds and flowers of nutgrass galingale, Cyperus amuricus Max)

True Rhubarb and Monks Rhubarb and leaf of Bastard Rhubarb
5311734 True Rhubarb and Monks Rhubarb and leaf of Bastard Rhubarb; (add.info.: True Rhubarb (right) and Monks Rhubarb (ile alpinus) and leaf of Bastard Rhubarb (left)

Dark water stands over me
Charlaine Gerber

Rooted
EMELIEmaria

Rooted
EMELIEmaria

The Hunter
Fira Mikael

Giant trees in Buitenzorg, Java, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Giant trees in Buitenzorg, Java, 1898. The Botanical Gardens in Buitenzorg (now known as Bogor in Indonesia), were founded in 1817. Riesenbaum in Buitenzorg

Giant trees in the botanical gardens, Peradeniya, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898
Giant trees in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Riesenbaume im botanische garten um Paradenia. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth]

europe, Italy, Veneto. The roots of the big beech, il grande faggio, on the footpath of the water, la via dell´acqua, near to Cison di Valmarino

Woman standing near a giant tropical tree in the Borneo forest, Indonesia

Costa Rica, Rincon de la Vieja national park, rainforest, Ficus benjamina tree

Monkey Forest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Europe, Italy, Sardinia. An old oak tree in the afternoon light

Europe, Italy, Sardinia. An old oak tree with exposed roots

A gloomy autumn afternoon created the perfect scene for a black and white capture, with some old roots in the foregound and the Sass de Putia in the background. Passo delle Erbe, Dolomites, Italy

The majestic Tofane rising in the sky and taking the golden light at sunset with some roots in the foreground. Dolomites, Italy

The majestic Tofane rising in the sky and taking the golden light at sunset with some roots in the foreground. Dolomites, Italy

The Sass de Putia takes the last light of the day during an autumn sunset. Passo delle Erbe, Dolomites, Italy

The Sass de Putia takes the last light of the day during an autumn sunset. Passo delle Erbe, Dolomites, Italy

El Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

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"Roots: Unearthing the Essence of Life's Connections" Delve into the depths of existence with a journey through various realms, where roots intertwine and stories unfold. Just like Yggdrasil, the mythical Tree of Life in Norse mythology, our lives are deeply rooted in intricate connections. Leonardo da Vinci's fascination with skull anatomy reveals how even within ourselves, roots play a vital role. They anchor us to our past while guiding us towards growth and understanding. From Thailand's vibrant culinary scene to the Daio Wasabi Farm in Hotaka, raw wasabi roots symbolize the essence of Southeast Asian flavors. These spices not only tantalize our taste buds but also serve as reminders that cultural heritage is firmly grounded in ancestral traditions. Teeth, both adult and children's alike, remind us of our shared humanity. Tab XVII and Tab X offer glimpses into dental records that trace back generations—a testament to how roots shape our identities beyond mere genetics. In an Autumnal Scene with Fairy & Blackberries, we witness nature's own interconnected web—roots reaching out to nourish life itself. Similarly, Parsnip (Pastinaca Tender and True) showcases how even humble vegetables draw sustenance from their hidden foundations beneath the earth. Iris Germanica enchants with its hand-colored engravings—an ode to botanical beauty rooted deep within nature's tapestry. It reminds us that artistry often finds inspiration from ancient origins. Lastly, Apollo and Daphne immortalize a tale where love takes root amidst transformation—a reminder that sometimes we must let go for new beginnings to flourish. As we explore these diverse facets of "roots, " may we embrace their significance—their ability to ground us while connecting us across time and space. Let them be a reminder that no matter where life takes us or what challenges arise—we are all intertwined by invisible threads woven through history itself.