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Sweet marjoram, Origanum majorana
Sweet marjoram, Origanum majorana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876
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1876 Artus Gewachse Hand Atlas Handbook Herb Jena Marjoram Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Origanum Sammtlicher Sweet Willibald Majorana
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts Sweet Marjoram, Origanum majorana, a fragrant herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. The image is taken from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. Sweet Marjoram, also known as Majorana, Marjoram, and Marjolaine, is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated for its aromatic leaves and essential oils. The engraving captures the plant in its entirety, with its slender, branching stems adorned with small, oval-shaped, toothed leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers. The intricate details of the plant's veins and structures are beautifully rendered in the engraving, adding to its scientific and artistic value. Sweet Marjoram was highly valued in ancient times for its medicinal properties, particularly for its calming and soothing effects on the digestive system. The herb was used to treat various ailments, including indigestion, flatulence, and menstrual cramps. It was also used as a seasoning in cooking and as a perfume. The hand-colored copperplate engraving process was a popular method for producing botanical illustrations during the 18th and 19th centuries. The process involved creating an engraving on a copper plate, which was then covered with a ground, a mixture of rosin and gum arabic, and a pigment. The plate was then carefully hand-colored using brushes and water. The resulting image was highly detailed and vibrant, making it an ideal medium for capturing the beauty and complexity of natural specimens like Sweet Marjoram.
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