Bilder Pietro Andrea Mattioli (1501-1577) – Botanical Study of Barley – Engraving (16th Century)

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Sur le II. Livre de Dioscoride. The work depicts the botanical structure of barley, showing the stalk, head, and leaves. This illustration accompanies descriptive text regarding the plant properties and medical uses. It appears in the commentary on the work of Dioscorides regarding medical materials. The text is printed in French.

Pietro Andrea Mattioli was an Italian physician and naturalist. He is famous for his extensive commentaries on the work of the ancient Greek physician Dioscorides. His botanical studies were influential in the development of 16th-century botany and medicine. He published several editions of his work, which included numerous illustrations of plants.

Artist or Maker: Pietro Andrea Mattioli.

Dimensions: Approximately 37 cm x 23 cm.

Medium: Engraving.

Date: 16th Century.

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