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Gladiolus, Gladiolus dalenii, cudweed, pomegranate
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Gladiolus, Gladiolus dalenii, cudweed, pomegranate
Sword lily, Gladiolus communis 1, Gladiolus dalenii 2, cudweed, Helichrysum luteoalbum 3, pomegranate flower, Punica granatum 4 and blood lily, Haemanthus sanguineus 5. (Gladiolus, Gladiolus affinis seu Aniholissa, Granata balaustia, Haemanthus africanus, Gnaphalium seu Helychrysum.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Mario Cammerari from Professor Filippo Arenas La natura e cultura dei fiori fisicamente esposta (The nature and culture of flowers physically displayed), Palermo, Italy, 1771
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Africanus Blood Communis Gladiolus Granatum Helichrysum Lily Pomegranate Punica Affinis Cudweed Gnaphalium Haemanthus Sanguineus
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled "Gladiolus, Gladiolus communis 1, Gladiolus dalenii 2, cudweed, Helichrysum luteoalbum 3, pomegranate flower, Punica granatum 4, and blood lily, Haemanthus sanguineus 5," is a beautiful representation of various flora from Professor Filippo Arenas's botanical publication, "La natura e cultura dei fiori fisicamente esposta," published in Palermo, Italy, in 1771. The illustration features several intricately detailed botanical specimens. At the center, two varieties of gladiolus (Gladiolus communis and Gladiolus dalenii) are depicted, their tall, sword-like leaves and vibrant flowers adding a regal touch to the composition. To the left, cudweed (Gnaphalium or Helichrysum) is shown with its delicate, white, daisy-like blooms. Nearby, the pomegranate tree (Punica granatum) is depicted in all its glory, its luscious, ruby-red fruit surrounded by elegant, five-petaled flowers. To the right, the blood lily (Haemanthus sanguineus) is illustrated, its striking, red-and-green spathe and spadix adding a dramatic contrast to the otherwise muted color palette of the image. The presence of Helichrysum luteoalbum, with its bright yellow flowers, adds a cheerful note to the composition. This stunning work of art not only showcases the beauty of these plants but also serves as a testament to the meticulous botanical knowledge of the time. The intricate details and vibrant colors captured in this engraving continue to captivate viewers and inspire appreciation for the natural world.
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