Dioscorides Collection

GRAPEVINE, 1229. A grapevine from an Arabic manuscript of Dioscorides De Materia Medica, northern Iraq or Syria, 1229

Dioscorides Mandrake Plants Mandragora Circa
dioscorides, mandrake, plants, mandragora, circa, 80, ad, greek, naturalist, receives, root, euresis, goddess, discovery, dog, dies, dead, history, historical, 10018551

Ms 5 / 9 fol. 3r Fisherman, from Grand Herbier (vellum)
XIR125842 Ms 5/9 fol.3r Fisherman, from Grand Herbier (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; French, out of copyright

Title page to the second edition of The Herball
STC91595 Title page to the second edition of The Herball by John Gerard (1564-1612) 1633 (engraving) by Payne, John (d.1647); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Major Physicians of Antiquity, fascimile from the Codex Constantinopolitanus of
CHT235117 The Major Physicians of Antiquity, fascimile from the Codex Constantinopolitanus of Dioscorides (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Discovery of the Herb Mandragora (engraving)
1092650 The Discovery of the Herb Mandragora (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Discovery of the Herb Mandragora, from a MS of Dioskorides, at Vienna)

Dioscorides, (c40-90 AD), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Dioscorides, (c40-90 AD), 1830. Pedanius Dioscorides (c40-90 AD) Greek physician, pharmacologist, botanist, and author of De Materia Medica, employed as a physician in the Roman army

Magician and her customers. Mosaic from Pompeiis Villa of Cicero, c. 100 a. C
Magician and her customers. Mosaic from Pompeiis Villa of Cicero, c. 100 a.C

Pedanius Dioscorides, C. 40 To 90Ad. Greek Physician, Pharmacologist And Botanist. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Looking for sulphur near a volcano. Illustration from Tractatus de Herbis, 15th c. from De Materia Medica by Dioscorides. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. EMILIA-ROMAGNA. Modena. Estense Library

Glass blower. Illustration of Tractatus de Herbis, 15 c. of the work De Materia Medica. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. EMILIA-ROMAGNA. Modena. Estense Library

Adam and Eve and Dioscorides and Andromachus
Engraved title page of Pharmacopoeia Bruxellensis (1641). Depicts Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and Dioscorides and Andromachus. There is a vignette depicting Bruxelles in a cartouch

Ahmet III, 2127 Illustration from De Materia Medica by Dioscorides (gouache
XIR177171 Ahmet III, 2127 Illustration from De Materia Medica by Dioscorides (gouache on paper) by Mesopotamian, (13th century BC); Topkapi Palace Library, Istanbul

Dioscorides (Thevet)
DIOSCORIDES Greek naturalist Date: 1st century BC

Dioscorides in Setting
DIOSCORIDES Greek naturalist Date: 1st century BC

Dioscorides receives a mandrake root from Euresis
Dioscorides(c. 40 90 AD), Greek naturalist, receives a mandrake root from Euresis, goddess of Discovery, and commissions an artist to make a drawing of it. Date: circa 80 AD

Theater scene with two women consult a witch. The three characters wear masks. Mosaic of Dioscorides of Samos, 1st B.C. Proceeds from Villa del Cicerone. Roman art. Mosaic. ITALY. CAMPANIA. Naples

Ahmet III, 2127 fol. 1b Portrait of the author from De Materia Medica by Dioscorides
XIR177170 Ahmet III, 2127 fol.1b Portrait of the author from De Materia Medica by Dioscorides (gouache on paper) by Mesopotamian, (13th century BC); Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul

BOTANY: HERBAL PLANTS. Ladys bedstraw (left), cranesbill (center), and geranium (right). Painting from a 7th century Greek manuscript of Pedanius Dioscorides De Materia Medica

Gallo-Roman Pharmacy C016 / 8799
2nd century AD relief from Grand Gaul, depicting a Gallo-Roman pharmacist (a woman) brewing medicinal plants in a cauldron which she stirs with a ladle

Brunfelss Herbarium (1530). Title page for Herbarium vivae eicones by the German theologian and botanist Otto Brunfels (1488-1534)

discuss the mandrake. Arabic ms. of De Materia Medica, 1229 A. D
DIOSCORIDES AND STUDENT discuss the mandrake. Arabic ms. of De Materia Medica, 1229 A.D

Mancragora officinarum, mandrake
Copy of De Materia Medica by the Greek physician Dioscorides. Used as standard medical work up to Middle Ages. Copy made in 1460 and owned by Sir Joseph Banks

Asphalatus Acacia altera Mauk
Copy of De Materia Medica made by the Greek physician Dioscorides. Used as standard medical work up to Middle Ages. Copy made in 1460 and owned by Sir Joseph Banks

Rubus sylvestris
Illustration is a copy from De Materia Medica made by the Greek physician Dioscorides. The copy was made in 1460 and was owned by Sir Joseph Banks

Dioscorides, Pedanius (40-c. 70). Picking honey
" Dioscorides, Pedanius (40-c.70). Picking honey. Picture of " Tractatus de herbis", edition of 15th c. of the work " De Materia Medica" by Pedanius Dioscorides (fol 92r.)

Dioscorides, Pedanius (40-c. 70). The beaver hunting
" Dioscorides, Pedanius (40-c.70). The beaver hunting. Illustration of " Tractatus de herbis", edition of the 15th c

Preparing a love potion, Roman mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

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"Dioscorides: Unveiling the Ancient World of Medicinal Plants and Knowledge" Step back in time to 1229, where a grapevine from an Arabic manuscript De Materia Medica takes us on a journey through northern Iraq or Syria. This captivating illustration showcases the importance of grapevines in ancient medicinal practices. In another enchanting depiction, we witness Dioscorides Mandrake Plants Mandragora Circa, highlighting the mysterious allure and potent properties of these plants. The intricate details transport us to a world where nature's secrets were sought after for their healing abilities. Venturing further into the realm of exploration, we find ourselves Looking for sulphur near a volcano. Illustrated with precision and curiosity, this artwork captures the determination and resourcefulness required to uncover valuable substances within our natural surroundings. The artistry continues with Glass blower. Illustration of Tractatus de Herbis, showcasing not only the skillful craftsmanship but also emphasizing how knowledge was passed down through generations via written texts. It serves as a reminder that herbal wisdom has been cherished throughout history. Adam and Eve and Dioscorides and Andromachus come together in an intriguing composition that intertwines biblical figures with renowned physicians. This fusion symbolizes the harmonious relationship between spirituality and medicine during ancient times. Ms 5 / 9 fol. 3r Fisherman transports us into a vellum page from Grand Herbier - an exquisite representation capturing both beauty and practicality as fishermen play their part in procuring essential ingredients for medicinal concoctions. Delving deeper into cultural diversity, Ms. Ahmed III. 2127 f. 1v presents us with a folio from an Arabic manuscript of De Materica by Dioscorides himself – bridging gaps between civilizations through shared botanical knowledge.