Culpeper’s Complete Herbal c.1750, Plate 6 Botanical Engraving Reproduction
This reproduction of the finely hand-colored engraving from Nicholas Culpeper’s Complete Herbal (circa 1750) represents Plate 6, featuring nine medicinal plants rendered with exquisite detail. Each specimen reflects the healing traditions and natural knowledge of the 18th century, where plants were seen as both remedies and symbols within daily life.
The plants illustrated on Plate 6 are:
-
Crowfoot (Ranunculus acris)
-
Cuckow Point (Arum maculatum, also known as Lords-and-Ladies)
-
Water Cress (Nasturtium officinale)
-
Cudweed (Gnaphalium uliginosum)
-
Crosswort (Cruciata laevipes)
-
Dill (Anethum graveolens)
-
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
-
Daisy (Bellis perennis)
-
Devil’s Bit (Succisa pratensis)
Plate 6 underscores the range of plants prized for culinary, medicinal, and symbolic purposes, from the cleansing qualities of watercress and dandelion to the folkloric associations of devil’s bit. This engraving is a striking blend of science, art, and tradition, emblematic of Culpeper’s enduring herbal legacy.
Product features
- High-quality 100% polyester canvas for durability
- Robust pinewood frame for easy installation
- Available in 20 different sizes to fit any space
- Vibrant, crisp colors enhance your decor
- Assembled in the USA with globally sourced materials
Care instructions - If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
| 8" x 12" (Vertical) | |
|---|---|
| Width, in | 7.91 |
| Height, in | 11.85 |
| Depth, in | 0.75 |
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
