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Black pepper, Piper nigrum (Pepe)
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Black pepper, Piper nigrum (Pepe)
Black pepper, Piper nigrum (Pepe). 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 Nigrum Pedacio Pepe Pepper Pietro Piper Wolfgang Woodblock Woodcut Peppercorn
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This stunning handcoloured woodblock print showcases the intricate details of black pepper, also known as Piper nigrum or Pepe. The artist, Wolfgang Meyerpick, has beautifully captured the essence of this popular spice in a botanical illustration that is both educational and visually captivating.
Originally created by Giorgio Liberale for Pietro Andrea Mattioli's Discorsi di P.A. Matthioli ne i sei libri della Materia Medicinale di Pedacio Dioscoride Anazarbeo in 1568, this print has stood the test of time as a timeless piece of art. The peppercorn itself is depicted with such precision and care that one can almost feel its spicy aroma wafting through the air.
The combination of black pepper's rich history and medicinal properties make this print not only aesthetically pleasing but also culturally significant. It serves as a reminder of the importance of herbs and spices in our daily lives, both for culinary purposes and for their potential health benefits.
Whether displayed in a kitchen to inspire culinary creations or in a study to appreciate its botanical beauty, this handcoloured woodblock print is sure to be a conversation starter wherever it is placed. A true masterpiece that celebrates nature's bounty and human creativity alike.
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