Rosa cf. damascena, damask rose
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Rosa cf. damascena, damask rose
Illustration No.15 by Jacobus Van Huysum, c. 1730s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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18th Century Damask Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Jacobus Potted Histories Rosa Rosaceae Rosales Angiospermae Damask Rose Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Rosa Damascena
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This exquisite illustration, No.15 by Jacobus van Huysum, depicts the damask rose, Rosa cf. damascena, in all its resplendent glory. Dated to the 1730s, this masterpiece is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The damask rose, a member of the Rosaceae family, is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. As a eudicot, it belongs to the Eudicotyledons, a large group of dicotyledonous plants, characterized by having two seed leaves, or cotyledons, upon germination. The damask rose, also known as Rosa damascena or Rosa x damascena, is a beloved plant in the Rosales order, which includes the rose family. This particular species is renowned for its fragrant pink flowers, which have been admired for centuries for their beauty and aroma. The roses are often used in perfumes, cosmetics, and culinary applications due to their delightful scent and taste. Jacobus van Huysum, a Dutch painter, expertly captured the intricate details of the damask rose in this botanical drawing. The delicate petals, veined and textured, are rendered with remarkable precision, while the stamen and pistil are shown in exquisite detail. The artist's skillful use of shading and color creates a three-dimensional effect, inviting the viewer to reach out and touch the petals. This illustration is a testament to the rich botanical knowledge of the 18th century, a time when the study of plants was a source of great fascination and discovery. The damask rose, with its captivating appearance and versatile uses, continues to captivate us today, making this illustration a timeless treasure in the annals of botanical art.
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