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Perennial wall-rocket, Diplotaxis tenuifolia
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Perennial wall-rocket, Diplotaxis tenuifolia
Perennial wall-rocket, Diplotaxis tenuifolia (Ruchetta salvatica). 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 Perennial Pietro Rocket Salad Tenuifolia Wolfgang Woodblock Woodcut
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This exquisite handcoloured woodblock print depicts the Perennial Wall-Rocket, Diplotaxis tenuifolia, also known as Ruchetta salvatica or wild rocket. The plant is shown in full bloom, with its delicate, tender leaves and vibrant yellow flowers. The intricate details of the plant's structure are beautifully captured in this botanical illustration, which was created by Giorgio Liberale and hand-colored by Wolfgang Meyerpick. The Perennial Wall-Rocket is a herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region, and it has been used for medicinal and culinary purposes for centuries. The plant's peppery leaves are a popular ingredient in salads and other dishes, and they are rich in vitamins and minerals. This woodblock print is taken from Pietro Andrea Mattioli's "Discorsi di P.A. Matthioli ne i sei libri della Materia Medicinale di Pedacio Dioscoride Anazarbeo," published in Venice in 1568. Mattioli was an Italian botanist, physician, and professor of botany at the University of Padua, and his work was a major contribution to the field of botany and pharmacology during the Renaissance. The woodblock print technique involves carving the design into a block of wood, which is then inked and pressed onto paper to create the final image. The intricacy and detail of the print are a testament to the skill and artistry of the craftsmen who produced it. This rare and beautiful print is a valuable addition to any collection of botanical illustrations or herbals.
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