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Saffron crocus, Crocus sativus
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Saffron crocus, Crocus sativus
Saffron crocus, Crocus sativus, Safran. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lagesse after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871. Saffron crocus, Crocus sativus, Safran. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lagesse after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871
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Crocus Dupuis Edouard Flore Francois Gerard Herincq Lagesse Maubert Medicale Oscar Pierre Regne Reveil Saffron Sativus Vegetal Safran
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This exquisite hand-colored steel engraving depicts the Saffron crocus, Crocus sativus, or Safran, in all its intricate beauty. The illustration, created by Edouard Maubert and expertly engraved by Lagesse, is taken from Pierre Oscar Reveil's seminal work, "La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale," published by A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard, and Francois Herincqs between 1864 and 1871. The Saffron crocus is a perennial plant native to Greece and southern Europe, with distinctive purple-red stigmas that are harvested to produce saffron, one of the world's most expensive and coveted spices. The saffron threads are derived from these stigmas, which are laboriously extracted by hand, contributing to the high cost of the spice. The botanical illustration captures the plant in its full splendor, with its elegant, slender stem adorned with delicate, blue-violet flowers. The intricate details of the petals, stamen, and stigma are rendered in meticulous detail, showcasing the artistry and skill of the illustrator and engraver. This engraving is a testament to the beauty and intrigue of the natural world and the importance of botanical illustration in documenting and preserving the wonders of the plant kingdom. The 19th century was a golden age for botanical illustration, with artists and engravers producing stunning works that continue to captivate and inspire us today.
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