Photographic Print : Dioscorides receives a mandrake root from Euresis
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Dioscorides receives a mandrake root from Euresis
Dioscorides(c. 40 90 AD), Greek naturalist, receives a mandrake root from Euresis, goddess of Discovery, and commissions an artist to make a drawing of it. Date: circa 80 AD
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Commissions Dioscorides Discovery Goddess Mandragora Mandrake Naturalist Receives Root
12"x8" Photo Print
Bring the ancient world to life with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Prints. This captivating image, "Dioscorides receives a mandrake root from Euresis" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to circa 80 AD. Witness the renowned Greek naturalist, Dioscorides, receiving the legendary mandrake root from Euresis, the goddess of Discovery. Commissioned to create a drawing of this mystical plant, this historic moment is now available to adorn your walls as a stunning, high-quality print. Immerse yourself in the rich history and intrigue of the past with this remarkable piece from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this image from ancient Greece, the renowned naturalist Dioscorides (c. 40-90 AD) is depicted receiving a mandrake root from Euresis, the goddess of Discovery. The scene, believed to have been captured around 80 AD, unfolds in a serene setting, with Dioscorides seated before an altar adorned with offerings. Euresis, depicted as a graceful and elegant figure, presents the mandrake root to Dioscorides with a reverent gesture, symbolizing the divine connection between the natural world and human knowledge. Dioscorides, a native of Anazarbus in Cilicia, was a prominent figure in the fields of botany, pharmacology, and medicine during the Roman Empire. His seminal work, "De Materia Medica," is an encyclopedic treatise on the properties and uses of over 1,000 plants, minerals, and animals. The mandrake root, with its distinctive human-like shape and legendary aphrodisiac properties, was a subject of great interest to Dioscorides and other naturalists of the time. In this moment, Dioscorides commissions an artist to create a detailed drawing of the mandrake root, ensuring its accurate representation in his groundbreaking work. This collaboration between the naturalist, the goddess, and the artist highlights the interconnectedness of discovery, knowledge, and the arts in ancient Greece. The image stands as a testament to the enduring fascination with the natural world and the human quest for understanding.
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