Pierre Jean François Turpin – Botanical Plates from the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali
This collection features original 19th-century hand-colored engravings by Pierre Jean François Turpin, one of the most accomplished botanical illustrators of his time. These plates were published in the Italian edition of the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali by Battelli, Florence (c. 1830s).
Each print bears the mark "Turpin dis." and showcases the harmony of scientific precision and artistic refinement. A perfect choice for collectors, historians, or anyone seeking timeless botanical elegance.
Coffee (*Coffea...
Botanical plate of Coffea arabica with vivid red berries and detailed floral structure.
Black Tea (*Thea...
Delicate and detailed illustration of the tea plant, with floral and seed elements beautifully depicted.
Truffle (*Tuber...
Unusual and fascinating botanical study of truffle morphology, rich in scientific detail.
Juniper (*Juniperus...
Elegant hand-colored plate of the juniper plant with berries and cone structure.
Vanilla (*Vanilla...
Delicate orchid illustration showing flower, pod and internal anatomy of vanilla.
Egyptian Caper...
Vibrant caper plant illustration with both flowers and fruiting structures.
Nutmeg (*Myristica...
Striking botanical print of nutmeg fruit with cutaway sections and seed structure.
Sage (*Salvia...
Vivid botanical plate of Salvia formosa, with striking red-orange tubular flowers.
Black Pepper (*Piper...
Detailed depiction of the black pepper vine with fruiting spikes and leaves.
Bay Laurel (*Laurus...
Elegant illustration of Laurus cinnamomum, showing leaves, flowers and seeds.
Bay Laurel (*Laurus...
Graceful composition of bay laurel with fruits, blossoms, and internal flower structure.