Gooseberry, Ribes uva-crispa

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Gooseberry, Ribes uva-crispa

Gooseberry, Ribes uva-crispa. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A. Matthioli ne i sei libri della Materia Medicinale di Pedacio Dioscoride Anazarbeo (Commentary on the Materia Medica of Dioscorides), Vincenzo Valgrisi, Venice, 1568

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Anazarbeo Andrea Commentary Dioscoride Discorsi Giorgio Gooseberry Herbal Liberale Materia Mattioli Medica Medicinale Meyerpick Pedacio Pietro Ribes Spina Uva Crispa Wolfgang Woodblock Woodcut

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Gooseberries, scientifically known as Ribes uva-crispa, are depicted in this exquisite handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an original illustration by Giorgio Liberale. The print is taken from Pietro Andrea Mattioli's "Discorsi di P.A. Matthioli ne i sei libri della Materia Medicinale di Pedacio Dioscoride Anazarbeo," published in Venice in 1568 by Vincenzo Valgrisi. Gooseberries are native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The plant is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 3 meters tall. The fruit, which resembles a small, green grape, is round or oval in shape and has a distinctive prickly surface. Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and other essential nutrients, making them a popular ingredient in jams, jellies, pies, and other culinary applications. In traditional medicine, gooseberries have been used for various ailments, including scurvy, diarrhea, and fever. The plant's leaves and stems have also been used to make a tea for treating respiratory issues. The print shows the gooseberries with their stems and leaves, highlighting their botanical features in intricate detail. The woodblock print technique involves carving the design into a block of wood, inking it, and then pressing it onto paper. The intricate details of the gooseberries and their surroundings are brought to life through the skilled hand of the woodblock printer. The use of handcolouring adds an additional layer of depth and vibrancy to the print, making it a beautiful and valuable addition to any botanical collection.

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