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Lesser burdock or cocklebur, Arctium minus
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Lesser burdock or cocklebur, Arctium minus
Lesser burdock or cocklebur, Arctium minus (Xanthium, Lappa minor). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A. Matthioli ne i sei libri della Materia Medicinale di Pedacio Dioscoride Anazarbeo (Commentary on the Materia Medica of Dioscorides), Vincenzo Valgrisi, Venice, 1568
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Anazarbeo Andrea Burdock Commentary Dioscoride Discorsi Giorgio Herbal Lesser Liberale Materia Mattioli Medicinale Meyerpick Minor Minus Pedacio Pietro Wolfgang Woodblock Woodcut Arctium Lappa
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This exquisite handcoloured woodblock print showcases the Lesser Burdock or Cocklebur plant, Arctium minus, as illustrated by Giorgio Liberale and printed by Wolfgang Meyerpick for Pietro Andrea Mattioli's "Discorsi di P.A. Matthioli ne i sei libri della Materia Medicinale di Pedacio Dioscoride Anazarbeo" published in Venice in 1568. The botanical illustration provides a detailed view of the plant, highlighting its distinctive features. The Lesser Burdock, also known as Xanthium minor or Lappa minor, is a herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. Its large, lobed leaves are covered in small, hooked hairs, giving the plant its common name, cocklebur. The plant produces a large, purple-brown, burr-like fruit, which is encircled by a persistent, spiny bract. The Lesser Burdock has a long history of medicinal use, dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. Dioscorides, a Greek physician and botanist, described the plant in his "Materia Medica," and Mattioli's commentary on this work provided a detailed account of its medicinal properties. The plant was used to treat a variety of ailments, including wounds, ulcers, and skin conditions. The roots were also used as a food source and as a coffee substitute. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of this woodblock print reflect the high-quality production techniques of the time. The use of handcoloring added an additional layer of artistry to the print, making it a valuable addition to any botanical or herbal collection. This print is a testament to the beauty and importance of the natural world, as well as the skill and craftsmanship of the artists and printers of the Renaissance period.
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