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Salvia nutans, nodding sage

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Salvia nutans, nodding sage

Watercolour on vellum, c. mid-17th century by Madeleine Basseporte (1701-1780). Held in the Library and Archives

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This exquisite watercolor painting on vellum, dated around the mid-17th century, depicts Salvia nutans, also known as the nodding sage or drooping sage. Created by the skilled French artist Madeleine Basseporte (1701-1780), this botanical illustration showcases the beauty and intricacy of this angiosperm, a type of flowering plant. The Salvia nutans is a member of the large and diverse order of plants called the Lamiales, which includes the family Lamiaceae, to which the sage belongs. As a dicotyledon, or eudicot, this plant is characterized by having two seed leaves and two cotyledons when it germinates. The labiate, or two-lipped, flowers of the Salvia nutans are arranged in whorls along the stem and are prized for their aromatic properties. Basseporte's painting captures the delicate details of the Salvia nutans' flowers, which are characterized by their nodding shape and two-lipped structure. The artist's use of watercolor on vellum creates a rich, textured effect, highlighting the subtle variations in color and form. The nodding sage has been used for culinary and medicinal purposes for centuries. Its leaves and flowers are commonly used as a seasoning in various dishes, particularly in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. The plant's medicinal properties have also been explored, with some studies suggesting that it may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. As a woman artist working in the mid-17th century, Madeleine Basseporte's work is an important contribution to the history of botanical illustration. Her meticulous attention to detail and mastery of watercolor techniques make this painting a valuable addition to any botanical collection.

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