Tabacum Latifolium; Abutilon Auicennae

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"Tabacum Latifolium; Abutilon Auicennae" is a botanical illustration by Basilius Besler, a respected German apothecary, botanist, and curator of the garden of the Prince Bishop of Eichstätt in Bavaria. This work is part of Besler's monumental horticultural opus, "Hortus Eystettensis," which was first published in 1613. The "Hortus Eystettensis" is a codex of the plants grown in the celebrated garden of the Bishop's residence at the Willibaldsburg castle, and it is one of the earliest and most significant botanical atlases of the period.

The illustration "Tabacum Latifolium; Abutilon Auicennae" features two plant species. The first, "Tabacum Latifolium," refers to a broad-leaved tobacco plant, which was of considerable interest during Besler's time due to the novelty and economic importance of tobacco in Europe. The second, "Abutilon Auicennae," likely refers to a species within the genus Abutilon, which are flowering plants in the mallow family. The name "Auicennae" may be a reference to Avicenna, the Persian polymath, suggesting a link to the plant's historical or medicinal significance as understood in the early 17th century.

Besler's work is renowned for its accuracy and the beauty of its life-sized engravings. Each plant is meticulously detailed, reflecting the fusion of scientific interest and artistic craftsmanship of the era. The "Hortus Eystettensis" was groundbreaking in its systematic approach to botanical illustration and profoundly influenced the development of botany as a scientific discipline.

The "Tabacum Latifolium; Abutilon Auicennae" illustration is not only a valuable historical document but also a testament to the rich exchange of knowledge and the appreciation of plant diversity during the Renaissance. It remains a significant piece for historians of science, art enthusiasts, and botanical scholars, encapsulating the essence of a period where art and science were intimately intertwined.

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