Snakewood, Strychnos colubrina, and sebesten
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Snakewood, Strychnos colubrina, and sebesten
Snakewood, Strychnos colubrina, and sebesten, Cordia sebestana.. Snakewood, Strychnos colubrina 1, and sebesten, Cordia sebestana 2. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1798
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1. Title: "Snakewood and Sebesten: A Botanical Duo from 18th Century Picture Book for Children" This handcolored copperplate engraving, taken from Friedrich Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1798, showcases two intriguing tropical plants: Snakewood, Strychnos colubrina, and Sebesten, Cordia sebestana. The image, rich in historical and botanical significance, is a testament to the early European fascination with exotic flora and fauna. Snakewood, represented by the tree-like specimen on the left, is identified by its intriguing common name due to its resemblance to the scales of a snake's skin. The tree is native to Central and South America and is known for its hard, reddish-brown wood, which was highly valued for its use in making fine furniture, musical instruments, and billiard cues. The tree's small, white flowers and red berries are also visible in the illustration. Sebesten, depicted as a bushy plant on the right, is identified by its common name, which is derived from the Latin word for "ivy," due to its creeping growth habit. Native to the Caribbean and Central America, Sebesten is known for its attractive, bell-shaped, white flowers and its edible, yellow-orange to red fruit. The plant was also used in traditional medicine for various ailments. The meticulous handcoloring and the intricate copperplate engraving techniques employed in this illustration highlight the attention to detail and the artistic craftsmanship of the time. This image not only serves as a beautiful botanical record but also as a window into the past, offering a glimpse into the natural history and the artistic sensibilities of the 18th century.
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