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Sicilian sumac or tanners sumach, Rhus coriaria
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Sicilian sumac or tanners sumach, Rhus coriaria
Sicilian sumac or tanners sumach, Rhus coriaria. 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 Pedacio Pietro Rhus Sicilian Tanners Wolfgang Woodblock Woodcut Sumac Sumach
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1. Title: Sicilian Sumac or Tanners Sumach, Rhus coriaria: A Vibrant Handcoloured Woodblock Print This exquisite handcoloured woodblock print depicts the Sicilian Sumac, scientifically known as Rhus coriaria, also referred to as Tanners Sumach or Sorbo Salvatico. The print is an intricate and detailed representation of the plant, created by the skilled hands of Wolfgang Meyerpick based on an original illustration by Giorgio Liberale. The image is taken from Pietro Andrea Mattioli's commentary on Dioscorides' Materia Medica, published in Venice in 1568 by Vincenzo Valgrisi. Mattioli's work was a significant contribution to the field of botany and pharmacology during the Renaissance period. The Sicilian Sumac is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region, characterized by its reddish-brown bark, bright red berries, and distinctive palmate leaves. The plant has been used for various purposes throughout history, including as a source of tannins for leather production, a food source, and in traditional medicine. The woodblock print showcases the plant in all its glory, with intricate details of its leaves, berries, and bark. The vibrant colours used in the handcolouring bring the image to life, highlighting the plant's unique features and making it a beautiful addition to any botanical collection. The artistry and attention to detail in this print are a testament to the skill and expertise of the artists and publishers involved in its creation. It is a valuable historical record of the Sicilian Sumac and a stunning work of art in its own right.
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