Vintage botanical illustration of mandrake plants and human-like root figures.
plant
human figure
root
leaf
fruit
stem
ground
label
mandrake
plant
root
human figure
botanical illustration
vintage illustration
ginseng
herbal
engraving
monochromatic

This is a vintage botanical illustration, likely from a scientific or herbal text. The image is composed of detailed engravings in a monochromatic style. At the top, there are four depictions of human-like figures, each with a long beard and wearing robes. They are stylized and appear to be representations of mandrake roots, as they have root-like structures extending from their lower bodies. Each figure is labeled with the letter 'A'. Below these figures is a more detailed illustration of a mandrake plant. It features a cluster of leaves at the top, a thick stem, and a large, bulbous root system. Several small, round fruits are depicted around the base of the plant. The plant is labeled with the letter 'B'. To the left of the mandrake plant is a smaller, stylized depiction of a root, labeled 'C'. Below the illustrations, there is a text label that reads: 'A. Mandragores artificielles nues et vêtues.' 'B. Mandragore avec ses fleurs et son fruit.' 'C. Ginseng.' The background is plain, and the overall style is reminiscent of 18th or 19th-century botanical illustrations. The image is framed by a simple rectangular border.


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