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Photographic Print : Pepperwort, Lepidium latifolium, and waterpepper
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Pepperwort, Lepidium latifolium, and waterpepper
Pepperwort, Lepidium latifolium, and waterpepper, Persicaria hydropiper. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557. This from a 17th century pirate edition or atlas of illustrations only, with captions in Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and in English manuscript
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Adam Captions Cress Edition Herb Herbal Krauterbuch Latifolium Latin Lepidium Lonicer Persicaria Pirate Woodblock Woodcut Pepperwort
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Bring the beauty of historical botanical illustrations into your home with Media Storehouse's range of Photographic Prints. This exquisite print features Pepperwort, Lepidium latifolium, and Waterpepper, depicted in vibrant detail in a hand-colored woodblock engraving from Adam Lonicer's Herbal, published in Frankfurt in 1557. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this print is a must-have for botanical enthusiasts, historians, and art lovers alike. Each print is meticulously reproduced from the original source to capture the intricacies and rich colors of the original illustration, making it a stunning addition to any room.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite handcoloured woodblock engraving is a botanical illustration of Pepperwort, Lepidium latifolium, and Waterpepper, Persicaria hydropiper, taken from the renowned Herbal, or Krauterbuch, by Adam Lonicer, published in Frankfurt in 1557. The intricate detail and vibrant colours of this engraving showcase the distinctive features of these two herbs, both of which have a long history of medicinal use. Pepperwort, also known as Lepidium latifolium or Mas, Zinziber Caninum, or Piperitis, is a creeping herb with broad, lobed leaves and white or pinkish flowers. It was commonly used in medieval Europe as a substitute for pepper, hence its name. The plant was believed to have various health benefits, including the ability to alleviate digestive issues and promote perspiration. Waterpepper, or Persicaria hydropiper, is a semi-aquatic plant with small, greenish-white flowers and round, kidney-shaped leaves. It was also known as Piperitis Aquatica or Cress. The plant was used for its peppery taste and was believed to have medicinal properties, including the ability to alleviate pain and inflammation. This pirate edition of Lonicer's Herbal features captions in multiple languages, including Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and English manuscript. The illustration itself is a testament to the global reach and impact of botanical knowledge during the Renaissance period. The intricate woodcut engraving process, which involved carving the design into a block of wood and then inking and printing it, was a labor-intensive and expensive process, making these botanical illustrations valuable and sought-after resources for scholars, physicians, and collectors alike.
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