Auktioner
Bilder Johann Joachim Becher (1635–1682) – Hand-coloured Botanical Engraving – Phythologia: Ulmus (Rüstbaum) (1662)
Beskrivning
This is an original botanical engraving from Phythologia, the 17th-century herbal work by Johann Joachim Becher. The page illustrates the Ulmus (elm tree), referred to in German as Rüstbaum, accompanied by poetic descriptions, anatomical annotations, and early medicinal commentary in German. Rendered in hand-coloured detail, this illustration combines early scientific curiosity with the stylistic charm of folk herbals. The format of Becher’s Phythologia reflects an intersection of empirical plant knowledge, poetic interpretation, and proto-pharmaceutical instruction aimed at scholars and laypeople alike.
Johann Joachim Becher was a German physician, alchemist, and naturalist, widely known for his contributions to early chemistry and botany. His work reflects the scientific curiosity of the 17th century, merging empirical observation with speculative theories of nature.
Artist or Maker:
Johann Joachim Becher
Dimensions:
32 cm × 19 cm
Medium:
Engraving
Date:
1662
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.
