Spikenard Collection

VALERIAN FLOWERS, 1613. White Jacobs Ladder (Greek Valerian), Cretan spikenard and Lilac-blue Jacobs Ladder (Greek valerian)

Spikenard, Nardostachys jatamansi, and lavender, Lavandula angustifolia. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a
FLO4667603 Spikenard, Nardostachys jatamansi, and lavender, Lavandula angustifolia. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Antique botany illustration: Ploughman's Spikenard, Inula Conyza

Indian nard, indicates, spicanard - Spikenard, Andropogon nardus, with leaf, root and flower
FLO4603857 Indian nard, indicates, spicanard - Spikenard, Andropogon nardus, with leaf, root and flower. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre

Mary anointing the feet of Jesus (coloured engraving)
2801103 Mary anointing the feet of Jesus (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary anointing the feet of Jesus)

Valerian, Valeriana officinalis, and European wild ginger, Asarum europaeum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Spikenard, Nardostachys jatamansi, and lavender, Lavandula angustifolia. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Ploughmans spikenard, Inula conyza (Conyza squarrosa). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Asarabacca, Asarum europaeum
Asarabacca, European wild ginger, hazelwort or wild spikenard, Asarum europaeum. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby after an illustration by A.E

European wild ginger or hazelwort, Asarum europaeum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Tansey, Spikenard, Wood Sorrel, St Johns Wort, Bur Reed (colour litho)
6020688 Tansey, Spikenard, Wood Sorrel, St Johns Wort, Bur Reed (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tansey, Spikenard, Wood Sorrel, St Johns Wort)

Spikenard, Nardostachys jatamansi
Vintage engraving of Nardostachys jatamansi a flowering plant of the Valerian family that grows in the Himalayas. It is a source of a type of intensely aromatic amber-colored essential oil, spikenard

Plants / Nardostachys
SPIKENARD Date: 1795

Mary Magdalen and Stuff
MARY MAGDALEN, holding a pot of spikenard (nardostachys jatamansi) with which, regardless of the expense, she proposes to anoint the feet of Jesus. Date: first century

Christ in the House of Simon the Pharisee, 1637 (oil on canvas)
XIR418486 Christ in the House of Simon the Pharisee, 1637 (oil on canvas) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); 55 x 83 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes

Picture No. 10886861
False Solomon's Seal / Solomon's plume or False Spikenard - in woodland (Maianthemum racemosum = Smilacin) Date:

Spikenard stem, light micrograph
Spikenard stem. Light micrograph of a cross-section through the stem of a Spikenard (Aralia sp.) tree. The dark red cells just beneath the surface bark are collenchyma cells

Ploughman's spikenard (Inula conyza), Dorset
ROG-12694 Ploughman's spikenard Dorset, UK Inula conyzae Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Discover the Enchanting World of Spikenard: A Journey through Botanical Beauty" Step into the captivating realm of spikenard, a plant that has fascinated botanists and artists alike for centuries. In the enchanting world of antique botany illustrations, we find Valerian flowers blooming in delicate hues - from Lilac-blue Jacobs Ladder to White Jacobs Ladder, also known as Greek Valerian. Basilius Besler's Florilegium transports us back to 1613 Nuremberg, Germany, where these exquisite engravings were first published. But spikenard's allure extends far beyond Europe. Indian nard beckons our attention with its aromatic presence and historical significance. Its name echoes through time, indicating its association with ancient cultures and traditions. Andropogon nardus stands tall in an intricate handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior, showcasing every detail of its leaves, roots, and flowers as captured by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin. One cannot mention spikenard without recalling the poignant biblical scene of Mary anointing the feet of Jesus. This coloured engraving depicts this sacred act with reverence and grace – a testament to the deep symbolism attached to this precious plant. Valeriana officinalis takes center stage alongside European wild ginger or hazelwort (Asarum europaeum) in their botanical splendor. These plants have long been cherished for their medicinal properties and are celebrated for their contributions to herbal remedies throughout history. Ploughman's spikenard (Inula conyza) adds a touch of rustic charm to this botanical tapestry while Asarabacca (Asarum europaeum) entices us with its mysterious allure. The vibrant colors come alive in a lithograph featuring Tansey, Wood Sorrel, St John's Wort, Bur Reed – each contributing their unique charm to the composition.