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Page from the Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides Pedanius, 1458 (vellum)
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Page from the Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides Pedanius, 1458 (vellum)
VEN5028057 Page from the Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides Pedanius, 1458 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: The properties of sugar cane, making sugar syrup and the baking of sweet breads. Illuminated page of the Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides Pedanius (ca 40-ca 90)
Latin manuscript, Ms Lat 993 L.9.28 Fol.142r); © Marage Photos
Media ID 25902134
© Marage Photos / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases a page from the Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides Pedanius, dating back to 1458. Created on vellum by an Italian School artist in the 15th century, this exquisite piece is housed in the Biblioteca Estense in Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The image depicts a scene of culinary craftsmanship and labor. It beautifully illustrates the properties of sugar cane and its transformation into sugar syrup for baking sweet breads. The illuminated page features intricate details and vibrant colors that bring life to this ancient manuscript. Intriguingly, this artwork provides us with a glimpse into the world of antiquity where food preparation was considered both an art form and a science. The miniature illustrations showcase various stages of cooking and baking processes using an oven or stove. The presence of skilled craftsmen and craftswomen can be observed through their meticulous calligraphy work inscribing words about sugar cane's botanical significance. This page not only serves as a historical document but also highlights the importance of botany, natural history, gastronomy, and handwriting during that era. Overall, this print offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate the rich cultural heritage embedded within ancient manuscripts while celebrating the fusion between artistry and practical knowledge in centuries past.
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