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Satyrium orchids and Star of Bethlehem
Satyrium orchids, Satyrium erectum, and Star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum umbellatum. (Orchis, Satyrium, Ornithogalum) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Mario Cammerari from Professor Filippo Arenas La natura e cultura dei fiori fisicamente esposta (The nature and culture of flowers physically displayed), Palermo, Italy, 1771
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Arena Bethlehem Cultura Esposta Filippo Fiori Fisicamente Natura Orchid Orchis Ornithogalum Professor Satyrium Umbellatum
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Mario Cammerari in 1771 for Professor Filippo Arenas' publication "La natura e cultura dei fiori fisicamente esposta" (The nature and culture of flowers physically displayed), showcases two beautiful and intricately detailed botanical specimens: the Satyrium erectum orchid, also known as the Star of Bethlehem Orchid, and the Star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum umbellatum. The Satyrium erectum, a native of South America, is depicted in full bloom, its delicate white petals arranged in a graceful, upward-facing fan. The orchid's labellum, or lip, is characterized by its distinctive three lobes, each adorned with intricate veining and subtle color variations. The plant's thin, wiry stems and narrow leaves add to its elegant, ethereal appearance. The Star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum umbellatum, is shown in its early stages of growth, with its bulbous base and tall, slender stem emerging from the soil. The plant's bell-shaped, star-like white flowers, with their distinctive yellow centers, are arranged in a dense, umbellate inflorescence. The delicate, veined leaves add texture and contrast to the delicate white blooms. This engraving, produced during the height of the Age of Enlightenment, is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and dedication to scientific exploration that characterized the era. The intricate and accurate representation of these botanical specimens would have been invaluable to botanists and collectors of the time, contributing to the advancement of botanical knowledge and the appreciation of the natural world.
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