Black Pepper Collection

Salt grains and ground peppercorn, SEM
Salt grains and ground peppercorn, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Each salt (sodium chloride) crystal (white) is composed of a cubic lattice of sodium and chloride ions

Piper nigrum, pepper vine
Plate 24 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Black pepper, Piper nigrum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal
FLO4995021 Black pepper, Piper nigrum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Black pepper, Piper nigrum (Pepe). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio
FLO4674606 Black pepper, Piper nigrum (Pepe). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattioli's Discorsi di P.A

Black pepper, Piper nigrum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher
FLO4564591 Black pepper, Piper nigrum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Black pepper or murich, Piper nigrum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair
FLO4985428 Black pepper or murich, Piper nigrum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Black Pepper (colour litho)
3117007 Black Pepper (colour litho); (add.info.: Piper nigrum Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Plants of Sumatra including clove 1, mangosteen 3, rambutan 4 and black pepper 5
FLO4624221 Plants of Sumatra including clove 1, mangosteen 3, rambutan 4 and black pepper 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Ginger; Black Pepper; Caper; Cayenne Pepper (coloured engraving)
6005382 Ginger; Black Pepper; Caper; Cayenne Pepper (coloured engraving) by Fitch, W. (fl.1872); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ginger; Black Pepper; Caper; Cayenne Pepper)

Black pepper - Black pepper, Piper nigrum, with leaf, stalk and ripe and unripe peppercorns
FLO4604107 Black pepper - Black pepper, Piper nigrum, with leaf, stalk and ripe and unripe peppercorns. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre

Spice Plants (photo)
5993321 Spice Plants (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spice Plants. Illustration for The Modern Baker Confectioner and Caterer and John Kirkland)

Black Pepper, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999626 Black Pepper, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Black pepper (Piper nigrum)
Illustration of a Black pepper (Piper nigrum)

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum), 1640. The berries of this perennial climbing vine native to the Malabar Coast of India are one of the earliest known spices. from Theatrum Botanicum by John Parkinson

Identified in book as: Top: Black Pepper (Piper nigrum), Margin: White Pepper, Bottom: Ginger (Zingiber official). After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek

Piper nigrum, Pepper, flowering vine

Illustration of Piper nigrum (Black Pepper) with peppercorns and green leaves

Long pepper, close-up

eggs benedict

Bowl of Pasta e Fagioli soup, sprinkled with cracked black pepper and parmesan

English muffin topped with fried eggs and seasoned with black pepper, served on a plate, close-up

Whole lemon, two onion wedges, and black peppercorns, close up

Salmon quenelles with asparagus tips

Crushed black pepper on white paper

Blinis topped with smoked salmon, creme fraiche, dill and black pepper and garnished with lemon wedges, on a plate, high angle view

Open sandwich, made with smoked salmon, cream cheese and black pepper on pumpernickel bread, close-up

Three bowls of butternut squash soup, served with some bread

Poached egg served on toasted muffin

Tricolore salad

Grilled salmon served with boiled new potatoes and broccoli

Array of seeds, sliced and whole fruit and vegetables

Plate of chargrilled green asparagus with sauce hollandaise and black pepper, close-up

Slice of ricotta with olive oil, black pepper and basil leaves on a plate, view from above

Turkey escalope with steamed vegetables and salsa, on a plate, and a glass of water

Pepper tree cultivation, 16th century
Pepper tree cultivation. 16th-century artwork of people cultivating a pepper tree. The black pepper tree (Piper nigrum) is a vine that is native to southern India

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) stripped green berries for drying, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Black peppercorns in a pot

Salt and pepper. Salt crystals and black peppercorns on a spoon

Black pepper stem, light micrograph
Black pepper stem. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through the stem of a black pepper (Pipa nigrum) plant

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"Discover the Versatility and Rich History of Black Pepper" Black pepper, scientifically known as Piper nigrum, is a spice that has been cherished for centuries, and is derived from the dried berries of the pepper vine and is widely used in culinary traditions around the world. In its natural form, black pepper consists of small salt grains and ground peppercorns. When magnified under a scanning electron microscope (SEM), its intricate structure reveals a fascinating pattern. The beauty is captured in various artistic renderings. From coloured engravings showcasing ginger, black pepper, caper, and cayenne pepper to handcoloured stipple copperplate engravings depicting ripe and unripe peppercorns along with leaves and stalks - these illustrations bring out the allure of this spice. During the 19th century, black pepper was featured prominently in botanical drawings such as those found in "Spice Plants. " These detailed images highlight its distinctive features while paying homage to its historical significance. One particularly captivating engraving from 1833-39 showcases black pepper's elegance through vibrant colours. Another illustration dating back to 1640 identifies it alongside white pepper and ginger based on an ancient Iranian book by Greek physician Pedanius Dioscorides. The flowering vine Piper nigrum takes center stage in many depictions. Whether it's an illustration capturing green leaves intertwined with peppercorns or a close-up shot revealing every detail of long peppers - these images celebrate the plant's natural beauty. Beyond its aesthetic appeal lies a rich history filled with cultural significance. Black pepper has been valued not only for enhancing flavors but also for its medicinal properties throughout different civilizations across time. So next time you sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper onto your dish, take a moment to appreciate this versatile spice that has stood the test of time – connecting us to ancient traditions while adding depth and complexity to our modern cuisine.