188 Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683–1741) – Studies of Flixweed and Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) – Hand-colored Engraving (1737-1745)
This detailed hand-colored engraving presents a scientific study of two distinct plant species. On the left, a feathery-leaved plant is meticulously illustrated, identified as "Sophia Chirurgorum seu Sophiae" (Flixweed, Descurainia sophia). On the right, a branch with compound leaves, clusters of small white flowers, and a dangling bunch of vibrant red berries is depicted, identified as "Sorbus aucupariae vulgaris" (Common Rowan or Mountain Ash). The multilingual caption provides Latin and German names. The precise rendering captures the botanical accuracy and intricate details characteristic of comprehensive 18th-century botanical works.
Johann Wilhelm Weinmann was a German apothecary and botanist, renowned for his monumental botanical compilation, Phytanthoza-Iconographia. Published in multiple volumes between 1737 and 1745, this work was one of the earliest and most ambitious attempts to illustrate a vast array of plants from around the world. Although Weinmann compiled the work, the exquisite plates were often based on designs by notable botanical artists and executed by skilled engravers. His Phytanthoza-Iconographia remains a significant achievement in botanical illustration, celebrated for its scientific detail and aesthetic quality, and it played a crucial role in the dissemination of botanical knowledge during the Enlightenment.
Artist or Maker: Johann Wilhelm Weinmann
Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 20 cm
Medium: Hand-colored Engraving
Date: 1737-1745
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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