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Pale madwort or yellow alyssum, Alyssum alyssoides
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Pale madwort or yellow alyssum, Alyssum alyssoides
Pale madwort or yellow alyssum, Alyssum alyssoides. 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 Commentary Dioscoride Discorsi Giorgio Herbal Liberale Materia Mattioli Medicinale Meyerpick Pale Pedacio Pietro Wolfgang Woodblock Woodcut Alyssum
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1. Title: "Pale Madwort or Yellow Alyssum: A Historical Botanical Portrayal" This exquisite handcoloured woodblock print depicts Pale Madwort or Yellow Alyssum, Alyssum alyssoides, a small herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. The print is an intricate work of art, created by the skilled hands of Wolfgang Meyerpick based on an original illustration by Giorgio Liberale. It was published as part of Pietro Andrea Mattioli's seminal work, "Discorsi di P.A. Matthioli ne i sei libri della Materia Medicinale di Pedacio Dioscoride Anazarbeo," published in Venice in 1568 by Vincenzo Valgrisi. The botanical illustration showcases the delicate beauty of the Pale Madwort, with its slender stems adorned with tiny, pale yellow flowers. The plant is shown in its natural habitat, growing amongst rocks and stones, reflecting its preference for sunny, dry conditions. The intricate details of the plant's leaves, stems, and flowers are rendered with remarkable accuracy, a testament to the artists' mastery of their craft. The historical significance of this print lies in its connection to Pietro Andrea Mattioli's influential work on medicinal plants. Mattioli's "Discorsi" was a commentary on the works of the ancient Roman physician Pedacio Dioscorides Anazarbeo, who wrote one of the most comprehensive texts on medicinal plants in antiquity. Mattioli's work was instrumental in the revival of interest in traditional herbal medicine during the Renaissance, and this beautiful woodblock print is a testament to the enduring appeal of botanical illustration as a means of documenting and preserving the natural world. In conclusion, this handcoloured woodblock print of Pale Madwort or Yellow Alyssum is a stunning example of the art of botanical illustration during the Renaissance. It offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the beauty and intricacy of a little-known Mediterranean plant, while also highlighting the importance of botanical knowledge in the history of medicine.
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