157 Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (1656–1708) – Hand-Coloured Engraving – Botanical Study of Pine Cones (Pinus) – From Institutiones rei herbariae (1719)

This work is considered one of Tournefort's most important contributions to botanical science. He developed a systematic classification of plants into genera, which laid the foundation for modern plant taxonomy. His approach heavily influenced Carl Linnaeus, who later named the genus Tournefortia in his honour.

Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (1656–1708) was a French botanist and explorer, renowned for his work in the classification and description of plant species. He traveled widely in Europe and the Near East, collecting specimens and refining the structure of botanical science. His meticulous observations helped shape the discipline of plant taxonomy during the Enlightenment period.

Provenance: Carl Olof Agardh (1785–1859), Swedish algologist; August Rudberg (1842–1912), Swedish clergyman and botanist.

Ref. Nissen 1977, Pritzel 9427. Stafleu: TL-2 14783; Hunt 450.

Artist or Maker:

Joseph Pitton de Tournefort

Dimensions:

18 cm x 23 cm

Medium:

Engraving

Date:

1719

Condition Report:

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