Thora Valdensium. Seventeenth-century engraving in Biblioth

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Thora Valdensium. Seventeenth-century engraving in Biblioth

Thora Valdensium. Seventeenth-century engraving in Bibliotheca Pharmaceutica-Medica by J. Jacobi Mangeti. Published in Genoa. Italy. Engraving

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Bibliotheca Flowering Herb Jacobi Mangeti Medicinal Root Seventeenth Thora

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This seventeenth-century engraving, titled "Thora Valdensium," is a stunning example of botanical illustration from the Pharmaceutica-Medica, published in Genoa, Italy by J. Jacobi Mangeti. The intricately detailed engraving showcases a medicinal plant, with the flowering plant depicted in full bloom at the center, surrounded by various leaves and roots. The plant, identified as Thora Valdensium, was likely prized for its medicinal properties during this era. The engraving is a testament to the meticulous work of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the time, who painstakingly captured the minute details of the plant's anatomy for the use of medical practitioners and scholars. The delicate petals of the flower, veined leaves, and intricate root structure are all rendered with remarkable accuracy and artistry. The Pharmaceutica-Medica was a comprehensive work on medicinal plants, featuring over 1,200 engravings of various plants and herbs. This engraving of Thora Valdensium is just one example of the wealth of botanical knowledge contained within its pages. The work was published during a time when the study of botany was rapidly advancing, and the exchange of botanical knowledge between Europe and the New World was leading to the discovery of new medicinal plants and treatments. Today, this engraving serves as an important historical record of botanical illustration and the study of medicinal plants during the seventeenth century. It is a reminder of the rich history of botanical knowledge that has shaped the field of medicine and continues to influence our understanding of the natural world.

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