12471 Pietro Andrea Mattioli (1501–1577) – Botanical Study of Vetch (Aphaca and Vesce) – Woodcut (1572)
"APHACA. VESCE." This sixteenth-century botanical woodcut illustrates two species of vetch, a genus of legumes used in both medicine and agriculture during the Renaissance. The plate features highly detailed depictions of the plants' climbing tendrils, pinnate leaves, and seed pods, characteristic of Mattioli's commitment to empirical accuracy. Below the illustration, the French text provides a comprehensive description of the plants' names in various languages (Greek, Latin, Arabic, and German) and their medicinal properties, specifically discussing the leek (Poireau) and its effects on the body's humors. This page comes from a French edition of Mattioli's Commentaires, published in Lyon by Gabriel Cotier or Guillaume Rouillé.
Pietro Andrea Mattioli was an Italian physician and naturalist who became one of the most influential figures in the history of botany. His primary contribution was a monumental commentary on the De Materia Medica of Dioscorides, which he significantly expanded with his own observations of European flora. Mattioli's work served as the standard medical and botanical reference for over two centuries, helping to bridge the gap between ancient classical knowledge and modern scientific inquiry. He collaborated with master engravers to produce hundreds of detailed woodcuts that set a new precedent for visual clarity in scientific publishing.
Artist or Maker: Pietro Andrea Mattioli (Author).
Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm x 23 cm.
Medium: Woodcut.
Date: 1572.
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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