John Parkinson Collection

Various garden herbs
5307938 Various garden herbs.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting various garden herbs: Thyme, Marjoram, Savoury, Hyssop, Pennyroyal and Sages)

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)

Sweet potato plant
5310340 Sweet potato plant; (add.info.: Botanical drawing of sweet potato plant: From John Parkinson; Theatrum Botanieum or The Theatre of Plantes; 1640.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Various varieties of Amaranth
5308109 Various varieties of Amaranth.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting various varieties of Amaranth, collectively known as amaranth)

Plate of roses from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris
5307257 Plate of roses from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris.; (add.info.: Plate of Roses from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris)

Hops
5311735 Hops; (add.info.: Hops (Humulus Lupulus). In addition to the use of hops in brewing, the tips of the young shoots were boiled and eaten like asparagus

Senna
5311736 Senna; (add.info.: Senna: a decoction of dried leaves used as a cathartic and an emetic: decoction of pods also used for purging; applied externally for sores and ulcers)

Cloves
5321265 Cloves; (add.info.: Botanical drawing of cloves: From John Parkinson; Theatrum Botanieum or The Theatre of Plantes; 1640.); Universal History Archive/UIG

John Parkinson's "Paradisi in Sole" depicting: (1) Caraway, 2: Sweet Potato, 3: Potato
5308549 John Parkinson's "Paradisi in Sole" depicting: (1) Caraway, 2: Sweet Potato, 3: Potato, and 4: Jerusalem Artichoke (engraving); (add.info)

Norwegian angelica
5308110 Norwegian angelica.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Norwegian angelica, commonly known as garden angelica, wild celery, and Angelica archangelica)

John Parkinson's "Paradisi in Sole" depicting plants of the Angelica spices, including Rue
5308548 John Parkinson's "Paradisi in Sole" depicting plants of the Angelica spices, including Rue, 17th century (engraving); (add.info)

Plate showing Mandrake and Foxgloves from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris
5308116 Plate showing Mandrake and Foxgloves from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris'.; (add.info)

Plate showing Feverfew, Camomile, etc. from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris
5308115 Plate showing Feverfew, Camomile, etc. from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris'.; (add.info)

A selection of salad and medicinal herbs
5308111 A selection of salad and medicinal herbs.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a selection of salad and medicinal herbs from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris')

The different varieties of Liverworts and Geranium
5308108 The different varieties of Liverworts and Geranium.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the different varieties of Liverworts (1, 2, 3) and Geranium

Feverfew
5311733 Feverfew; (add.info.: Feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium) As well as being used as a febrifuge, it vas prescribed for coughs, congestion of the lungs

True Rhubarb and Monks Rhubarb and leaf of Bastard Rhubarb
5311734 True Rhubarb and Monks Rhubarb and leaf of Bastard Rhubarb; (add.info.: True Rhubarb (right) and Monks Rhubarb (ile alpinus) and leaf of Bastard Rhubarb (left)

Plate of roses from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris
5307259 Plate of roses from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris.; (add.info.: Plate of Roses from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris)

Plate showing various herbs from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris
5307935 Plate showing various herbs from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris'.; (add.info.: Plate showing various herbs from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus)

The Garden of Eden, 1629, (1944). Creator: Unknown
The Garden of Eden, 1629, (1944). Adam and Eve are dwarfed by large flowers and plants, with a river, fruit trees, and the Vegetable Lamb of Tartary behind

Theatrum Botanicum, the Theatre of Plants or An Universal and Compleat Herball. 1640. Creator: Unknown
Theatrum Botanicum, the Theatre of Plants or An Universal and Compleat Herball. 1640

John Parkinson (engraving)
666014 John Parkinson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Parkinson. Illustration from A Biographical History of England by J Granger (William Baynes)

Frontispiece for Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris by John Parkinson
XJF468512 Frontispiece for Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris by John Parkinson, published 1629 (engraving) by English School

Dianthus (Carnations and Pinks), 1629. From Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris by John Parkinson. (London, 1629)

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum), 1640. The berries of this perennial climbing vine native to the Malabar Coast of India are one of the earliest known spices. from Theatrum Botanicum by John Parkinson

Potato, 1640. The Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is native to South America. Introduced into Europe in the 16th century by the Spanish, it had become a major food crop by the end of the 17th century

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John Parkinson was a renowned English botanist and herbalist who lived during the 17th century. He is best known for his groundbreaking work in the field of horticulture, particularly his influential book "Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris" which detailed various plants and their uses. Parkinson's passion for plants led him to become the royal botanist to King Charles I, where he cultivated an extensive garden at the Palace of Whitehall. His expertise in plant cultivation and medicinal properties earned him a reputation as one of the leading authorities on botanical science during his time. In addition to his botanical pursuits, Parkinson also published several other works on gardening and herbal medicine, solidifying his legacy as a pioneer in the field. His dedication to studying and documenting plant life has left a lasting impact on horticulture and continues to inspire botanists and gardeners today. Despite facing challenges such as political turmoil and personal tragedy throughout his life, John Parkinson remained steadfast in his commitment to advancing botanical knowledge. His contributions have stood the test of time, making him a revered figure in the history of botany.