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Botanical Illustration of Large Spanish Sorrel (Acetosa Hispanica Maxima), 1696
No. f_41503802169625 × 40.2 cm
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Botanical Illustration of Large Spanish Sorrel (Acetosa Hispanica Maxima), 1696
$385
€340 · £290
Original print, not a reproduction
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- Date
- 1696
- Sheet size
- 15.8 × 9.8 in (40.2 × 25 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Good, given age. A few tiny spots. Narrow right margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
- Collection
- Flowers
- Era
- Before 1750, Herbals and florilegia
- Stock no.
- f_41503802
This antique print, titled "Acetosa Hispanica Maxima," depicts the Acetosa plant, commonly known as Sorrel. It belongs to the Plantago or Rumex genus, known for their edible leaves with a sour taste due to oxalic acid. Historically, sorrel has been used both for culinary and medicinal purposes, including as an herb to treat inflammation and digestive issues.
The plant thrives in temperate regions across Europe, including the Iberian Peninsula, where this particular species, Acetosa Hispanica Maxima, was likely found. It is known for growing in moist, nutrient-rich soils.
The maker Abraham Munting (1626 to 1683) was a Dutch botanist who contributed significantly to plant taxonomy and botanical gardens. His posthumously published work gained popularity for its unique artistic style, blending scientific illustrations with creative depictions.
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