Herbalist Collection (#2)

Anonymous painting representing a herbalist in his workshop in the 17th century. Palazzo Poggi, Bologna
VEN5027931 Anonymous painting representing a herbalist in his workshop in the 17th century. Palazzo Poggi, Bologna.; (add.info)

Sam'l. Thomson, Botanist, n.d. Creator: Henry Williams
Sam'l. Thomson, Botanist, n.d

The Tisane Seller from Les Cris de Paris, 1823-25 (litho)
XIR178980 The Tisane Seller from Les Cris de Paris, 1823-25 (litho) by Vernet, Carle (1758-1836); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

High society hobbies and social life: excursion to establish a herbarium and to collect valuable plant specimens
ELD4947183 High society hobbies and social life: excursion to establish a herbarium and to collect valuable plant specimens from Rengade, 1887 Collection privee by Demarle

Letter H: Heron, Hallebardier, Herbalist, Hirondelle, Owl, Heraut, Hanneton. engraving in " Alphabet"
DUV4209798 Letter H: Heron, Hallebardier, Herbalist, Hirondelle, Owl, Heraut, Hanneton. engraving in " Alphabet"

Page from the Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides Pedanius, 1458 (vellum)
VEN5028057 Page from the Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides Pedanius, 1458 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Apothecarys shop, 15th-16th century (fresco)
LRI4671993 Apothecarys shop, 15th-16th century (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta, Italy; (add.info.: Detail d une pharmacie)

Historiated initial D depicting an apothecary, from Historia Naturalis (vellum)
XIR125868 Historiated initial D depicting an apothecary, from Historia Naturalis (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

Identified in book as Top: an ass (Equus hemionus), Bottom: a horse (Equus caballus). After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Leonhart Fuchs, German physician and botanist 1501-1566
6039930 Leonhart Fuchs, German physician and botanist 1501-1566. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leonhart Fuchs, German physician and botanist 1501-1566)

The herborist (engraving, 19th century)
LRI4672127 The herborist (engraving, 19th century) by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of herbalist (The herborist) Engraving of the 19th century Private collection

Medicine through plants and their virtues - in "
LSE4089780 Medicine through plants and their virtues - in " Des profits champtres et ruraux" by Pierre de Crescent, Paris, 1500 by Crescentino, Piero da (15th century); Bibliotheque

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 162v Drawing sap from a tree, Illustration from the
XJL212087 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.162v Drawing sap from a tree, Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard

Frontispiece, from The Herball, by John Gerard (1545-1607)
STC173858 Frontispiece, from The Herball, by John Gerard (1545-1607), published 1597 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Chinese Medicine, c. 1830 (gouache on paper)
PEM219461 Chinese Medicine, c.1830 (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

XVI century pharmacy pot containing Belladonna, toxic herb used in pharmacy
GIA4700811 XVI century pharmacy pot containing Belladonna, toxic herb used in pharmacy. Museum of Science and Technology, Milan

Arab distillator (Sicily), 11th century. It allows to distil aromatic plants
GIA4757646 Arab distillator (Sicily), 11th century. It allows to distil aromatic plants and fragrances. by Arabic School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arab distillator (Sicily), 11th century

The Old Physic Garden of the Society of Apothecaries at Chelsea, 1750
STC171671 The Old Physic Garden of the Society of Apothecaries at Chelsea, 1750, engraved by Thomas W. Lascelles (fl.c.1885), 1890 (engraving) by Glindoni

A woman of medecine (coloured engraving)
STC259824 A woman of medecine (coloured engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une femme du medecin; ); The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

A Doctor (colour litho)
STC259822 A Doctor (colour litho) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Medecin; ); The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Pietro Andrea Gregorio Mattioli, Italian physician, 1501-1577
6039948 Pietro Andrea Gregorio Mattioli, Italian physician, 1501-1577. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pietro Andrea Gregorio Mattioli)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) Gathering Herbs at Ermenonville, June 1778
CHT207894 Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) Gathering Herbs at Ermenonville, June 1778, engraved by Louis Michel Halbou (b.1730) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Monsiau

Doctor Bokanky, the street herbalist (engraving)
604046 Doctor Bokanky, the street herbalist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctor Bokanky)

Pharmacy or Drug Shop, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468917 Pharmacy or Drug Shop, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published by Lemercier, Paris)

Title page from Paradisi Sole; Paradisus Terrestris, 1629 (engraving)
STC153074 Title page from Paradisi Sole; Paradisus Terrestris, 1629 (engraving) by Parkinson, John (1567-1650); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pierre Quthe (1519-90) 1562 (oil on panel)
XIR26221 Pierre Quthe (1519-90) 1562 (oil on panel) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72); 91x70 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Adam Lonicer or Lonitzer, 1528-1586, German botanist
6039937 Adam Lonicer or Lonitzer, 1528-1586, German botanist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam Lonicer or Lonitzer, 1528-1586, German botanist)

Frontispiece for Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris by John Parkinson
XJF468512 Frontispiece for Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris by John Parkinson, published 1629 (engraving) by English School

Ms. Arabe 2964 fol. 5 Scene from the Treatise of Theriac after Galien
CHT163240 Ms. Arabe 2964 fol.5 Scene from the Treatise of Theriac after Galien, 1217 (vellum) by Islamic School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Plants from Culpepers English Physician and Complete Herbal
STC172337 Plants from Culpepers English Physician and Complete Herbal, published 1790 (woodcut) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Nicholas Culpeper (1616-54), frontispiece Culpepers
STC172336 Portrait of Nicholas Culpeper (1616-54), frontispiece Culpepers English Physician and Complete Herbal, published 1790 by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection;

The Amsterdam Herb Market. Engraving 19th century after the painting of Gabriel Metsu
XEE4414255 The Amsterdam Herb Market. Engraving 19th century after the painting of Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667). by Metsu, Gabriel (1629-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harvesting a balm - Book of simple medicines, 16th century manuscript
LSE4094788 Harvesting a balm - Book of simple medicines, 16th century manuscript by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Pharmacy: "An apothecary, the picking of plants
JLJ4593302 Pharmacy: " An apothecary, the picking of plants and the preparation of medicaments" Miniature taken from " L antidotaire by Bernard de Gordon (ms. lat. 6966 fol)

Portrait of the Apothecary Pierre Quthe (1519-apres 1588
JLJ4588000 Portrait of the Apothecary Pierre Quthe (1519-apres 1588) Painting by Francois Clouet (1515-1572) 1562 Sun. 0, 91x0, 7 m - Portrait of the apothecary Pierre Quthe (1519- ca1588)

Sensitive Plant, illustration from an Album of Poems, Graphite Drawings & Watercolours, c
XYC286279 Sensitive Plant, illustration from an Album of Poems, Graphite Drawings & Watercolours, c.1828 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Yale Center for British Art

Simplers, Cries of London, (c1819?). Artist: John Thomas Smith
Simplers, (c1819?). Simplers, (sellers of medicinal plants), carrying baskets of their wares, from Cries of London, (c1819?)

Identified in book as, from top: Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), a sea sheep, and three varieties of sea dog. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek

The plant at top unidentified in book. BELOW: Balsam tree. Commiphora. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Identified in book as two varieties of Sweet flag. Acorus calamus. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

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In the bustling streets of a 16th-century town, nestled among the cobblestones and thatched roofs, stood the enchanting shop of an apothecary. This humble abode was adorned with shelves upon shelves of jars filled with mysterious herbs and potions, each holding the promise of healing and vitality. One name echoed through time as synonymous with herbal wisdom - Nicholas Culpeper, the renowned English physician who dedicated his life to unlocking nature's secrets. His knowledge transcended borders and generations, leaving an indelible mark on herbalism. Even in high society circles, hobbies took a botanical turn as aristocrats embarked on excursions to establish their own herbariums. These noble individuals sought out valuable plant specimens from far-flung lands like Rengade in 1887. Such collections were treasured possessions that showcased both wealth and a deep appreciation for nature's bounty. The allure of herbalism extended beyond physical artifacts; it found its way into literature as well. In an enchanting engraving titled "Alphabet, " we find ourselves immersed in a world where words dance alongside images of natural wonders. Among them are references to the letter H: Heron, Hallebardier, Herbalist - all intertwined within this artistic tapestry celebrating knowledge and beauty. Delving further back in history reveals ancient manuscripts like Dioscorides Pedanius' Tractatus de Herbis from 1458. Written on vellum pages delicately crafted by skilled hands, these texts served as guides for aspiring herbalists seeking guidance from centuries past. A glimpse into everyday life during those times takes us inside an apothecary's shop itself - vibrant frescoes depicting bustling scenes where customers sought remedies for ailments both common and rare. The air would have been thick with fragrant scents while knowledgeable apothecaries skillfully measured out ingredients for their patrons' prescriptions. As we journey across continents to Iran, we encounter a stunning illustration from a 19th-century book.