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Antique Print of Mandrake Roots and a Root of Ginseng, 'c.1790'

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About the Item

Antique print titled 'Mandragores artificielles (..)'. Original antique print of mandrake roots in the form of human figures, both naked and clothed; the mandrake plant itself (Mandragora officinarum L.); and a root of ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.). The roots of mandrake and ginseng are used in medicine. The tuberous root of mandrake has a fancied resemblance to human form and the plant allegedly screams when pulled from the ground. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1790.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.16 in (38.5 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1790
  • Condition:
    General age-related toning. Shows some wear and foxing. Blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-12617-351stDibs: LU3054323852642

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