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C1696
Pulmonaria Maculosa Hispida
Artist:
Abraham Munting (1626 - 82)
Lungwort has been cultivated for centuries as a medicinal herb, the spotted leaves held to be representative of diseased lungs, following the Doctrine of Signatures. In fact it is useful in the treatment of chest diseases and asthma.
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Full Title:
Pulmonaria Maculosa Hispida
Date:
C1696
Artist:
Abraham Munting (1626 - 82)
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
220mm
x 340mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1696
Description:
Lungwort has been cultivated for centuries as a medicinal herb, the spotted leaves held to be representative of diseased lungs, following the Doctrine of Signatures. In fact it is useful in the treatment of chest diseases and asthma.
Biography:
Abraham Munting (1626-1683)
Munting was a Dutch physcian, botanist and artist. After his studies he taught at University of Groningen as Professor of Botanay and Chemistry where became internationally reknown. His greatest work is Naauwkeurige Beschryving Der Aardgewassen.
