Rare hand-coloured woodcut originates from work ”Parnassus medicinalis illustratus, or: A New and Thus Far Unseen Book of Animals, Herbs, and Mountains, Along with the Salernian School. With commentary by Arnoldus Villanovus, and the Prognostications of Life & Death by Hippocrates; Also a Detailed Account of Distillation, Purging, Sweating, Scraping, and Bloodletting…”. The work was published by Johann Görlin in Ulm, 1662.

Johann Joachim Becher (1635-1682) was a German alchemist and economic theorist who advocated for economic regulation through mercantilist measures such as protective tariffs and manufactures. He gained extensive knowledge in medicine, chemistry, physics, and politics. After converting to Catholicism, he became a professor in Mainz in 1657 and later served as the court physician and economic advisor to the Elector.

Dimensions:
32 cm x 19 cm

Artist or Maker:
Johann Joachim Becher

Medium:
Woodcut

Date:
1662

Condition Report:
This work is in very good condition overall. Stains, soiling. There is a pencil inscription on passepartout. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

This item is professionally protected by handmade packing.
The Certificate of Authenticity is included.

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Rare hand-coloured woodcut originates from work ”Parnassus medicinalis illustratus, or: A New and Thus Far Unseen Book of Animals, Herbs, and Mountains, Along with the Salernian School. With commentary by Arnoldus Villanovus, and the Prognostications of Life & Death by Hippocrates; Also a Detailed Account of Distillation, Purging, Sweating, Scraping, and Bloodletting…”. The work was published by Johann Görlin in Ulm, 1662.

Johann Joachim Becher (1635-1682) was a German alchemist and economic theorist who advocated for economic regulation through mercantilist measures such as protective tariffs and manufactures. He gained extensive knowledge in medicine, chemistry, physics, and politics. After converting to Catholicism, he became a professor in Mainz in 1657 and later served as the court physician and economic advisor to the Elector.

Dimensions:
32 cm x 19 cm

Artist or Maker:
Johann Joachim Becher

Medium:
Woodcut

Date:
1662

Condition Report:
This work is in very good condition overall. Stains, soiling. There is a pencil inscription on passepartout. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

This item is professionally protected by handmade packing.
The Certificate of Authenticity is included.

Seller's Story

We are Sellers Specializing in: Antique Cartography ,Fine Prints Antique & Modern, Vintage Photography & Antique Drawings. Please take time to see what we have for sale. Have a great Day.
Number of Books
1
Book Title
Johann Joachim Becher (1635-1682) - Incunabula, Botany - Nardus Indica - Spikenard - Nardus Celtica
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1662
Height
32 cm
Width
19 cm

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