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Botany: asparagus - Asparagus plant, Asparagus officinalis, bush 189 and stalk 190. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a drawing by B. Thanner from Johannes Zorn's " Icons plantarum medicinalium, " Germany, 1796
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Botany: asparagus - Asparagus plant, Asparagus officinalis, bush 189 and stalk 190. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a drawing by B. Thanner from Johannes Zorn's " Icons plantarum medicinalium, " Germany, 1796
FLO4729409 Botany: asparagus - Asparagus plant, Asparagus officinalis, bush 189 and stalk 190. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a drawing by B. Thanner from Johannes Zorn's " Icons plantarum medicinalium, " Germany, 1796. Zorn (1739-99) was a German pharmacist and botanist who travelled all over Europe searching for medicinal plants.; (add.info.: Botany: asparagus - Asparagus plant, Asparagus officinalis, bush 189 and stalk 190. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a drawing by B. Thanner from Johannes Zorn's " Icons plantarum medicinalium, " Germany, 1796. Zorn (1739-99) was a German pharmacist and botanist who travelled all over Europe searching for medicinal plants.); © Florilegius
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving captures the beauty and intricacy of the botanical world, showcasing the delicate details of an asparagus plant (Asparagus officinalis). The artist, B. Thanner, skillfully depicts both the bushy foliage (labeled as bush 189) and the slender stalk (labeled as stalk 190) with remarkable precision.
Dating back to 1796, this illustration is part of Johannes Zorn's renowned work "Icons plantarum medicinalium," a comprehensive study of medicinal plants from around Europe. Zorn, a German pharmacist and botanist, dedicated his life to exploring and documenting the diverse flora that held healing properties.
The graceful curves and fine lines in this print highlight the elegance of the asparagus plant, known for its culinary uses as well as its potential health benefits. Asparagus has long been valued for its unique flavor and nutritional value, making it a popular choice in many cuisines worldwide.
Whether you are a lover of botany or simply appreciate artistry from centuries past, this enchanting engraving is sure to captivate your imagination. Let yourself be transported back in time to an era when scientific exploration and artistic expression intertwined seamlessly in works like this one.
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