Fine Art Print : French druggist and grocer, 16th century
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French druggist and grocer, 16th century
French druggist and grocer, 16th century. In the foreground a boy uses a pestle and mortar to grind ingredients. In the right background a balance for weighing goods hangs over the counter
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Media ID 14835952
© Ann Ronan Picture Library / Heritage-Images
Apothecary Balance Busy Buying Counter Customer Drug Drugstore Grinding Pestle And Mortar Pharmacist Pharmacy Preparation Sell Seller Selling Shelf Shelves Shopkeeper Shopper Weighing Device Ann Ronan Pictures Druggist
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating 16th-century French druggist and grocer scene by Öhmann from Heritage Images. Witness the intricate details of a bustling apothecary shop, with a young boy diligently grinding ingredients at the foreground, and a balance hanging over the counter in the background, ready to weigh goods. This stunning, high-quality print is a must-have for art enthusiasts, historians, or anyone seeking to add an authentic touch of the past to their home or office decor. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the past with this timeless, captivating piece.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the bustling interior of a French druggist and grocer in the 16th century. The scene is filled with activity as customers, both men and women, engage with the shopkeeper and his young assistant. In the foreground, a boy diligently grinds ingredients using a pestle and mortar, showcasing the meticulous preparation required for medicines of that era. The shopkeeper's counter displays an array of goods, while above it hangs a balance used for weighing items. This emphasizes the importance of accuracy in measuring out ingredients or products during this time period. Shelves lined with various jars and containers can be seen in the background, further highlighting the extensive range of offerings available at this establishment. The image captures not only a snapshot of daily life but also provides insight into an important profession within society - that of an apothecary or pharmacist. It serves as a reminder of how science and medicine were practiced centuries ago when pharmacies were often combined with grocery stores. Through this beautifully detailed engraving by Ann Ronan Pictures, we are transported to another time where trade thrived amidst busy shops like these. It invites us to appreciate our modern advancements while marveling at historical practices that have shaped our understanding of health and well-being today.
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