Trattato sugli alberi da frutto Pl.18
Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau
1768
Step into an 18th-century orchard with this exquisite botanical plate from Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau’s monumental 'Traité des arbres fruitiers'. The image showcases the 'Cerise de la Toussaint' (All Saints' Cherry), featuring lush, serrated green leaves and clusters of deep red fruit hanging heavily from the branches, alongside delicate pinkish-white blossoms and a lone pit. Before photography existed, scientists relied on these incredibly detailed hand-colored engravings to catalog and share knowledge about fruit varieties across Europe, making it a beautiful blend of scientific precision and artistic charm.
- Technique
- Hand-colored engraving
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