Digital plants, 16th century artwork
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Digital plants, 16th century artwork
Digital plants, 16th century artwork. These digital (hand-like) plants include orchis maculata and colchicum autumnale. Artwork from the book Phytognomonica (Naples, 1588) by the Italian scholar and polymath Giambattista della Porta (circa 1535-1615). The book is about della Portas theory of the doctrine of signatures, where plants bore a physical resemblance either to a celestial body, or to the body part which they were able to cure
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1500s 1588 16th Century Celestial Digital Giambattista Della Porta Hand Italian Colchicum Autumnale Mono Chrome
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This print showcases an extraordinary piece of 16th-century artwork, titled "Digital plants". Created by the Italian scholar and polymath Giambattista della Porta, this illustration is a part of his renowned book Phytognomonica, published in Naples in 1588. Della Porta's theory of the doctrine of signatures forms the basis for this remarkable artwork. According to his belief, plants possessed physical resemblances either to celestial bodies or to body parts they were capable of healing. In this image, we can observe meticulously drawn hand-like plants such as orchis maculata and colchicum autumnale. The monochrome aesthetic adds a timeless quality to the illustration while emphasizing its historical significance. This exquisite botanical depiction not only serves as a testament to della Porta's deep understanding of botany but also provides insights into the scientific knowledge prevalent during the Renaissance period. With its fusion of artistry and biology, this artwork transcends time and offers us a glimpse into how people perceived nature centuries ago. It reminds us that even in ancient times, humans sought connections between different realms - be it between flora and medicine or between earthly existence and celestial influences. Science Photo Library presents this mesmerizing print as an ode to both European history and natural beauty.
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