
Turpin’s Botanical Engravings – Art and Science in Perfect Harmony
Discover the botanical elegance of Turpin’s original engravings, taken from the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali published in Florence in the early 19th century. These antique prints showcase fine scientific detail, graceful lines, and naturalist accuracy — a perfect blend of art and knowledge.
Each plate is an authentic antique, printed over 180 years ago and hand-finished with delicate gum arabic highlights. The works by Pierre Jean François Turpin, one of the greatest botanical illustrators in history, portray natural forms with precision and poetry.
Looking for original antique botanical prints by Turpin? Discover 19th-century botanical engravings from the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali, featuring elegant flowers, delicate ferns and rare plants. Perfect for collectors, decorators, and those seeking scientific botanical art for refined interiors.
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.