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Fine Art Print : Mandragora officinarum, mandrake
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Mandragora officinarum, mandrake
Illustration of the male and female mandrake, from The herbal of generall historie of plantes (1636) by John Gerard (1545-1612), edited by Thomas Johnson
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16th Century Asterid Eudicot Flora Gerard Herbal Mandragora Mandrake Solanaceae Solanales Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Mandragora Officinarum
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the enchanting world of the mandrake with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of Mandragora officinaris, the mandrake, is taken from the rare and intriguing herbal of John Gerard, published in 1636. The illustration beautifully depicts the male and female forms of this legendary plant, with their humanoid roots and intricate details. Bring the mystique of the mandrake into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade prints. Each print is carefully produced using archival inks and materials, ensuring your investment is a long-lasting and stunning addition to your collection.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Mandragora officinaris, commonly known as the mandrake, is a fascinating and enigmatic plant that has captivated the imagination of people for centuries. This illustration, taken from "The Herbal of Generall Historie of Plantes" by John Gerard, published in 1636, provides a detailed and accurate depiction of both the male and female forms of this remarkable plant. John Gerard (1545-1612), an English botanist and herbalist, meticulously documented the mandrake's appearance and properties in his seminal work. The illustration, edited by Thomas Johnson, showcases the distinct differences between the male and female mandrakes. The male plant is depicted as having a humanoid shape with elongated roots that resemble arms and legs, while the female is shown as a less distinct, more root-like form. Both plants bear bell-shaped, funnel-like flowers that are typical of the Solanaceae family, to which the mandrake belongs. The mandrake is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. It is a dicot, meaning it has two cotyledons, or seed leaves, and is classified as an eudicot, a subgroup of dicots that have certain characteristics. The mandrake is also an asterid, a type of flowering plant that is part of the larger group of angiosperms known as the magnoliophytes. Throughout history, the mandrake has been the subject of many myths and legends. It was believed to have powerful medicinal properties and was used in various traditional remedies. The roots were thought to resemble the human form and were believed to scream when pulled from the ground, leading to various rituals and precautions being taken during harvesting. Today, the mandrake remains a subject of fascination for botanists, gardeners, and those with an interest in the natural world.
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