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Jonquil, Narcissus jonquilla
Jonquil, Narcissus jonquilla (Narcisso VIII). 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 Daffodil Dioscoride Discorsi Giorgio Herbal Jonquil Jonquilla Liberale Materia Mattioli Medicinale Meyerpick Narcissus Pedacio Pietro Viii Wolfgang Woodblock Woodcut
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This exquisite handcoloured woodblock print depicts the beautiful Jonquil, or Narcissus jonquilla, also known as the daffodil. The image is based on an illustration by the renowned Italian botanical artist Giorgio Liberale, as featured in Pietro Andrea Mattioli's seminal work, "Discorsi di P.A. Matthioli ne i sei libri della Materia Medicinale di Pedacio Dioscoride Anazarbeo," published in Venice in 1568. The print, created by the skilled hand of Wolfgang Meyerpick, showcases the delicate intricacies of the Jonquil's bloom. The vibrant yellow petals, with their slightest hint of orange at the edges, encircle a central cup-shaped corona, adorned with a green central mark. The long, narrow leaves, with their wavy edges, frame the flower, adding to the overall beauty and grace of this botanical masterpiece. The Jonquil, a member of the Amaryllidaceae family, is native to the Mediterranean region and is celebrated for its stunning displays in gardens around the world. In ancient Greece, the daffodil was believed to be sacred to the god Apollo, and was said to represent rebirth and new beginnings. This woodblock print is a testament to the artistry and scientific precision of the time, providing a glimpse into the natural world and the fascination with the botanical wonders that surrounded the scholars and artists of the Renaissance era.
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