Rembert Dodoens / Ammon
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Rembert Dodoens / Ammon
REMBERT DODOENS (known as Dodonaeus) Dutch botanist and medical Date: 1517 - 1585
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1517 1585 Ammon Botanist Rembert
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This portrait captures the intellectual curiosity and profound impact of Rembert Dodoens, a Dutch botanist and medical doctor born in Mechlin, Belgium, in 1517. Known as Dodonaeus in the scholarly world, Dodoens is celebrated for his significant contributions to the fields of botany and medicine during the Renaissance period. Dodoens studied medicine at the University of Louvain and later became a physician at the court of Margaret of Parma, the regent of the Spanish Netherlands. He is best known for his botanical works, including "Pemptades Sive Quinque Libri Botanicorum," published in 1554, which was one of the most influential botanical texts of the 16th century. This comprehensive work, featuring 1,100 plant descriptions and 360 illustrations, was translated into several languages and remained in print for over 200 years. Dodoens' dedication to the study of plants extended beyond their medicinal properties. He was a founding member of the Botanical Garden in Brussels and is credited with introducing numerous new plant species to Europe. His work laid the groundwork for the development of modern botany and pharmacology. In this portrait, Dodoens is depicted in the traditional attire of a scholar, wearing a flowing robe and holding a book. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of the print serve to highlight the intellectual and artistic achievements of the Renaissance period. Dodoens' legacy continues to inspire generations of botanists, medical professionals, and scholars, reminding us of the enduring importance of curiosity, exploration, and the pursuit of knowledge.
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