Bilder Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (1656–1708) – Anagyris, Le Bois puant – Hand-Coloured Engraving (1719)

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This finely hand-coloured botanical engraving shows the species Anagyris, commonly referred to in French as Le Bois puant (“the stinking tree”), with detailed dissections of the flower, seed pod, and individual seeds. The plate is labeled "Tab. 445" and comes from Institutiones rei herbariae, the foundational botanical classification work authored by Joseph Pitton de Tournefort.

Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (1656–1708) was a French botanist and explorer, renowned for his contributions to the field of botany. He is best known for his work Institutiones rei herbariae, which provided a systematic classification of plants into genera, laying the groundwork for future botanical studies. Tournefort's classification system was influential and was later expanded upon by Carl Linnaeus, who named the genus Tournefortia in his honor.

Tournefort traveled extensively, particularly in the Mediterranean region, where he studied various plant species and gathered valuable specimens. His meticulous observations and detailed descriptions helped to advance the understanding of plant taxonomy and botanical nomenclature during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His work is considered a significant milestone in the history of botany.

Artist or Maker:
Joseph Pitton de Tournefort

Dimensions:
18 cm x 23 cm

Medium:
Hand-coloured engraving

Date:
1719

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.