Resin Collection

Pine tree stem, light micrograph
Pine tree stem. Coloured light micrograph of a cross-section through the stem of a pine tree. (Pinus sp.). The red wood (xylem, lower left) has resin canals in it, which are outlined in green

A Juniper plant
5321275 A Juniper plant; (add.info.: Botanical drawing of a Juniper plant: The juice of young leaves and berries taken in vine was recommended against snake bite and Plague)

Gum benjamin tree, Styrax benzoin
5855095 Gum benjamin tree, Styrax benzoin; (add.info.: Gum benjamin tree, Styrax benzoin. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Dipterocarpus retusus tree. Vulnerable. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller or C.F
FLO4995227 Dipterocarpus retusus tree. Vulnerable. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller or C.F

Copaiba, Copaifera officinalis. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's
FLO4990669 Copaiba, Copaifera officinalis. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Balsam fir, Abies balsamea
5855071 Balsam fir, Abies balsamea; (add.info.: Balsam fir, Abies balsamea. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Balsam of Mecca, Commiphora gileadensis
5855126 Balsam of Mecca, Commiphora gileadensis; (add.info.: Balsam of Mecca, Commiphora gileadensis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Cascarilla, Croton eluteria. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's
FLO4990302 Cascarilla, Croton eluteria. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Oriental sweetgum or Turkish sweetgum, Liquidambar orientalis. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical
FLO4982785 Oriental sweetgum or Turkish sweetgum, Liquidambar orientalis. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Engraving depicting the apparatus used for producing gas from resin, 19th century
5309475 Engraving depicting the apparatus used for producing gas from resin, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the apparatus used for producing gas from resin)

Sumbul, sumbal or muskroot, Ferula moschata (Ferula sumbul). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical
FLO4983083 Sumbul, sumbal or muskroot, Ferula moschata (Ferula sumbul). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Galbanum, Ferula gummosa (Ferula galbaniflua). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph
FLO4990406 Galbanum, Ferula gummosa (Ferula galbaniflua). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Gum benjamin tree, Styrax benzoin 1, and logwood, Haematoxylon campechianum 2
FLO4574301 Gum benjamin tree, Styrax benzoin 1, and logwood, Haematoxylon campechianum 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder"

Opopanax or sweet myrrh, Opopanax chironium
5855088 Opopanax or sweet myrrh, Opopanax chironium; (add.info.: Opopanax or sweet myrrh, Opopanax chironium. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn)

Cascarilla tree, Croton eleuteria
5855121 Cascarilla tree, Croton eleuteria; (add.info.: Cascarilla tree, Croton eleuteria. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Varieties of minerals and resins including mercury, cinnabar, cobalt, sandarac
FLO4652459 Varieties of minerals and resins including mercury, cinnabar, cobalt, sandarac. Handcoloured copperplate engraved

Cascarilla, Croton eluteria. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's
FLO4990290 Cascarilla, Croton eluteria. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

The Reading, 1850
3478142 The Reading, 1850; (add.info.: Aquatint titled 'The Reading' depicting three generations listening to a reading from the family bible)

Mastic, Pistacia lentiscus
5855106 Mastic, Pistacia lentiscus; (add.info.: Mastic, Pistacia lentiscus. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Putty, Pistacia lentiscus. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal
FLO4995379 Putty, Pistacia lentiscus. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Cedar, a tree harmful to snakes (miniature)
CUL4850556 Cedar, a tree harmful to snakes (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (14th century); (add.info.: Cedar, a tree harmful to snakes - IBN BUTLAN, Abu-l Hasan al-Mujtar (c. 1001 - 1066)

Turpentine orcharding in France. Worker on a ladder tapping the sap of a turpentine tree
FLO4720867 Turpentine orcharding in France. Worker on a ladder tapping the sap of a turpentine tree. Lithograph from the Report of the Division of Forestry, US Department of Agriculture

Thirsty
Fahmi Bhs

Turpentine trees in northern Florida, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine trees in northern Florida

Turpentine trees, Northern Florida, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine trees. Northern Florida

Turpentine "chipper" and slashed tree near Homerville, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine "chipper" and slashed tree near Homerville, Georgia

Turpentine worker, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine worker. Georgia

Hauling turpentine gum from the woods to the still near Homerville, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Hauling turpentine gum from the woods to the still near Homerville, Georgia

Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia

Turpentine still, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still. Georgia

Turpentine still, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still. Georgia

Wagon hauling turpentine out of the woods, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Wagon hauling turpentine out of the woods. Georgia

Turpentine worker, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine worker. Georgia

Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia

Pine resin in a pine trees forest near Nazare. Portugal

Myrrh resin for incense at Petra
Jordan, Petra, Myrrh resin incense for sale. Petra Archeological Park is a Jordanian National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Woman's head (cast resin)
3042629 Woman's head (cast resin) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); height: 32.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Copaiba tree, Copaifera officinalis, Copahu
5324531 Copaiba tree, Copaifera officinalis, Copahu by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Copaiba tree, Copaifera officinalis, Copahu)

India rubber tree, elastic resin tree, Siphonia elastica
5856742 India rubber tree, elastic resin tree, Siphonia elastica by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Flowers and leaves of the India rubber tree, elastic resin tree, Hevea brasiliensis)

Branch and berries of the cedar tree, Juniperus lycia
5856613 Branch and berries of the cedar tree, Juniperus lycia by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Branch and berries of the cedar or Lycian juniper tree, Juniperus lycia. Olibanum resin tree)

Agarwood, Aqualaria malaccensis Critically endangered
6337912 Agarwood, Aqualaria malaccensis Critically endangered by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Agarwood, Aqualaria malaccensis, Garo de Malacca. Critically endangered)

Agarwood, Aquilaria malaccensis, Critically endangered
6338391 Agarwood, Aquilaria malaccensis, Critically endangered by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Agarwood, Aquilaria malaccensis, Critically endangered. Aquilaria ovata, Aquilaria di Malacca)

Adoration of the Christ Child, 1550 / 1600. Creator: Unknown
Adoration of the Christ Child, 1550/1600

Interesting textures
" Blood red gum resin crystallised on the bark of a eucalyptus tree on Mount Tennent, Namadgi National Park, Australian Capital Territory, Australia "

Two-flowered agave, Dracaena boscii, Littaea geminiflora, Agave geminiflora, Yucca boscii, Littea di fiori a coppie. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Source of balsam (b / w photo)
6008235 Source of balsam (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Source of balsam)

Turpentine orcharding in France. Worker on a ladder tapping the sap of a turpentine tree, Pistacia terebinthus. Lithograph from the Report of the Division of Forestry, US Department of Agriculture

Mastic, Pistacia lentiscus. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

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Resin, a versatile substance derived from various sources, has captivated human fascination for centuries. From the sticky sap of pine tree stems to the intricate patterns seen under a light micrograph, resin never fails to amaze. Whether it takes the form of a resin cast showcasing the intricacies of heart blood vessels or oozes out in abundance in a pine forest near Nazare, Portugal, its presence is undeniable. Resin's significance extends beyond its natural beauty; it holds cultural and spiritual importance too. In ancient Petra, myrrh resin was treasured for its aromatic properties and used in sacred incense rituals. A woman's head sculpted with cast resin serves as an artistic testament to this material's malleability and creative potential. Nature continues to provide us with remarkable sources of resin. The Copaiba tree stands tall as it exudes copious amounts of healing copahu resin while the India rubber tree offers elastic resin that revolutionized industries worldwide. The cedar tree boasts both visual appeal and practical uses; its branches adorned with berries showcase nature's artistry while providing valuable timber resources. Meanwhile, agarwood from Aquilaria malaccensis trees remains critically endangered yet highly sought after for its unique fragrance. Resin transcends boundaries by finding itself intertwined with historical artifacts like "Adoration of the Christ Child" painting from 1550-1600 or modern marvels such as the X-33 VentureStar Reusable Launch Vehicle model created in the 1990s. Intriguing and diverse, resin embodies nature's creativity alongside humanity's ingenuity. Its ability to capture our imagination through scientific exploration or artistic expression ensures that this captivating substance will continue leaving an indelible mark on our world for generations to come.