151 Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (1656–1708) – Botanical Study of the Almond Tree (Amygdalus) – Hand-Coloured Engraving (c. 1700)
This hand-coloured copperplate engraving presents a scientific botanical illustration of the almond tree (Amygdalus), showing its flower, ovary, seed structure, and cross-section of the nut. The elements are precisely labeled (A–H) and drawn in a clean, taxonomic style. The plate bears the Latin and French titles Amygdalus. Amandier, and is numbered Tab. 402, consistent with the style used in Tournefort's botanical compendiums.
Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (1656–1708) was a French botanist and physician, known for formalizing plant classification by genera and for his influence on Carl Linnaeus. As a professor at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris, he published richly illustrated botanical works that combined field research with refined scientific illustration.
Artist or Maker:
Joseph Pitton de Tournefort
Dimensions:
22 cm x 14 cm
Medium:
Hand-Coloured Engraving
Date:
c. 1700
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report
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