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Escallonia serrata
Escallonia serrata. (Stereoxylon serratum, Escallonia di foglie dentate a sega.) Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Antoine Apple Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Florence Francois Jussieu Laurent Naturali Pierre Scienze Serrata Stipple Toxic Turpin Vegetable Manchineel Manzanilla Muerte
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts Escallonia serrata, also known as Manzanilla de la Muerte or Manzanita de la Muerte in Spanish, which translates to "little apple of death." The illustration is taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Science, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The meticulous engraving was created by Corsi and directed by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840). Escallonia serrata is a beautiful evergreen tree native to South America, particularly in Brazil and Uruguay. Its common name, manzanilla, is derived from its apple-like fruit, which is small, red, and edible. However, all parts of the tree contain a toxic compound called hippomane, making it a potentially dangerous plant. The tree's leaves are serrated, as indicated by its specific epithet, serrata. The tree's toxicity has earned it other names, such as Mancinella venenata and Velenosa. In the past, the tree was believed to be related to the manchineel tree (Hippomane mancinella), which is also known for its toxic fruit and wood. However, modern taxonomy places Escallonia serrata in the Escallonia genus. Turpin is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century, and his work is renowned for its exceptional detail and accuracy. This illustration showcases his skillful use of stipple engraving, a technique that involves creating texture and shading by dotting the surface of the plate with a variety of sizes and densities of dots. The result is a rich, three-dimensional representation of the Escallonia serrata, capturing the intricacies of its leaves, bark, and fruit.
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