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Bilder Johann Joachim Becher (1635–1682) – Hand-Colored Botanical Woodcut – Faba Beans and Related Plants (Late 17th Century)
Beskrivning
This hand-colored woodcut illustrates four botanical specimens related to beans: Faba, Faba Sylvestris (wild beans), Aracus, and Clymenum. Each plant is depicted with detailed stems, leaves, pods, flowers, and roots, characteristic of scientific botanical works of the late 17th century. The print is on laid paper with deckle edges, retaining its authentic antique quality.
Johann Joachim Becher was a German physician, chemist, and polymath who made significant contributions to natural history and early chemistry. His encyclopedic botanical works combined empirical observation with medicinal and scientific knowledge, influencing 17th-century natural science.
Artist or Maker:
Johann Joachim Becher
Dimensions:
32 cm x 19 cm
Medium:
Hand-Colored Woodcut on Laid Paper
Date:
Late 17th Century
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.
