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Himalayan goji berry, Lycium barbarum
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Himalayan goji berry, Lycium barbarum
Himalayan goji berry, Lycium barbarum, Licio di Barberia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Stanghi, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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In this image from the Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837, we find a hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving of the Himalayan goji berry, scientifically known as Lycium barbarum. The intricate illustration was drawn and directed by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840), with the engraving executed by Stanghi. Turpin is celebrated as one of the greatest botanical illustrators of the 19th century, and his meticulous attention to detail is evident in this depiction of the Himalayan goji berry. The berry is shown in its entirety, with its characteristic red color and distinctive shape, nestled among its green foliage. The Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali was a groundbreaking work that aimed to document the natural world, featuring a wide range of plants, animals, and minerals. This particular illustration is accompanied by the Latin name Lycium barbarum, reflecting the global reach of scientific knowledge during this period. Interestingly, the background of the image includes various fossils, including molluscs, ichthyosarcolites, and crustaceans such as a triangularis gervillia, solenoidea, and ittiosarcolite. These fossils serve as a reminder of the rich history of life on Earth and the importance of preserving and studying natural specimens. The inclusion of these fossils also highlights the interconnectedness of different branches of natural science during this period. Botany, geology, and paleontology were all intertwined as scientists sought to understand the natural world in its entirety. Overall, this stunning image of the Himalayan goji berry is a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world, as well as the dedication and skill of the scientists and illustrators who documented it.
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