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FLO4674692: Variety of orchid butterfly (Psychopsis papilio), has large yellow and red brown flower, native to South America and Trinidad. Illustration by R.Mills (active between 1836 and 1842), in The Botanist, series by Benjamin Maund in five volumes, published between 1836 and 1842. This work is renowned for its finely detailed engravings. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4674714: Variete of Lophospermum (L.Scandens), climbing with pink and purple flowers. Species discovered by Mr. Bates, very widespread in the bushes of Mexico. This plant was grown in the collection of Charles Tayleure and was present at the Botanical Garden in Liverpool (England). Illustration by Priscilla Bury, partially coloured, in The Botanist, a series by Benjamin Maund in five volumes, published between 1836 and 1842. This work is renowned for its finely detailed engravings. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4674763: Orchid variete (Oncidium crispum), with diqstinctive yellow and brown flowers. Native species of Brazil. Illustration by Miss Jane Taylor (active 1836-1842), in The Botanist, series by Benjamin Maund in five volumes, published between 1836 and 1842. This work is renowned for its finely detailed engravings. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4674815: Variety of white-flowered hair (Crinum capense), named after its place of origin Cape Town in South Africa. Illustration by R. Mills (active 1836-1842), in The Botanist, series by Benjamin Maund in five volumes, published between 1836 and 1842. This work is renowned for its finely detailed engravings. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4674917: Variete of Poinsettia pulcherrima, variete albida, also called Christmas star, of white colour. Illustration by Priscilla Bury, in The Botanist, series by Benjamin Maund in five volumes, published between 1836 and 1842. This work is renowned for its finely detailed engravings. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4674951: Variete of Strophanthus (strophos anthos; family Apocynaceae), native to tropical Africa and some species of Asia. Its name, meaning flower a tendril cord, is due to the long stems that extend the petals of its flowers. Illustration by Sara Maund, in The Botanist, series by Benjamin Maund in five volumes, published between 1836 and 1842. This work is renowned for its finely detailed engravings. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4674966: Carolina alba, a large tree of the Caribbean and America, a species close to the Adansonia of Senegal, one of the finest and oldest varieties ever discovered, the French naturalist Adanson estimated this species aged at least 5000 years. It produces fruit in the shape of a bottle, used as a boat, the bark is a material for making of furniture, dried and reduced powdered leaves are consumed by the inhabitants of the eastern coast of Africa, mixed with food to reduce perspiration. Illustration by Sara Maund, in The Botanist, series by Benjamin Maund in five volumes, published between 1836 and 1842. This work is renowned for its finely detailed engravings. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4674976: Shrub with climbing branches, pointed leaves and small round flowers of yellow colour (Candollea cunninghamii). Illustration by Sara Maund, in The Botanist, series by Benjamin Maund in five volumes, published between 1836 and 1842. This work is renowned for its finely detailed engravings. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4675148: Seckle pear. Lithograph by Benjamin Maund (1790-1863) published in The Fruitist, London, England, 1850. Seckle pear, Pyrus communis, within a Della Robbia ornamental frame with text below. Handcoloured glyphograph from Benjamin Maund's “” The Fruitist,”” London, 1850, Groombridge and Sons. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4675152: Cambrian plum. Lithograph by Benjamin Maund (1790-1863) published in The Fruitist, London, England, 1850. Cambrian plum, Prunus domestica, within a Della Robbia ornamental frame with text below. Handcoloured glyphograph from Benjamin Maund's “” The Fruitist,”” London, 1850, Groombridge and Sons. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4675218: Coe's golden drop plum. Lithograph by Benjamin Maund (1790-1863) published in The Fruitist, London, England, 1850. Coe's Golden Drop plum, Prunus domestica, within a Della Robbia ornamental frame with text below. Handcoloured glyphograph from Benjamin Maund's “” The Fruitist,”” London, 1850, Groombridge and Sons. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4675303: Apple William pippin yellow. Lithograph by Benjamin Maund (1790-1863) published in The Fruitist, London, England, 1850. Williams' Golden Pippin apple, Malus domestica, within a Della Robbia ornamental frame with text below. Handcoloured glyphograph from Benjamin Maund's “” The Fruitist,”” London, 1850, Groombridge and Sons. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4675355: Pear lemon of carms. Lithograph by Benjamin Maund (1790-1863) published in The Fruitist, London, England, 1850. Carme lemon pear, Pyrus communis, within a Della Robbia ornamental frame with text below. Handcoloured glyphograph from Benjamin Maund's “” The Fruitist,”” London, 1850, Groombridge and Sons. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4675369: Apple baddow pippin. Lithograph by Benjamin Maund (1790-1863) published in The Fruitist, London, England, 1850. Baddow Pippin apple, Malus domestica, within a Della Robbia ornamental frame with text below. Handcoloured glyphograph from Benjamin Maund's “” The Fruitist,”” London, 1850, Groombridge and Sons. bookseller and publisher of “” The Botanic Garden”” and “” The Botanist.” / Bridgeman Images
FLO4675402: Pear Marie Louise. Lithograph by Benjamin Maund (1790-1863) published in The Fruitist, London, England, 1850. Marie Louise pear, Pyrus communis, within a Della Robbia ornamental frame with text below. Handcoloured glyphograph from Benjamin Maund's “” The Fruitist,”” London, 1850, Groombridge and Sons. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4676483: Costume of a woman of the nobility of Venice (Italy), accompanied by her child, 13th century - Noblewoman of Venice, 13th century - She wears a red hat decorated with gold and gemstones, a violet cape tied at the head, white tunic with gold clasps at the shoulder, red robe with gold embroidery - The child wears a violet and red tunic and gold booties - Taken from a mosaic in the door of Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice - Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from “” Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries,”” Levy Fils, Paris, 1860, Mercuri, Paolo (1804-84) / Bridgeman Images
FLO4676537: Costume d'une jeune femme italian, 15th century - Costume of a young Italian woman, 15th century - She wears a white veil, scarlet cape, blue dress decorated with gold, gold belt, black shoes - From a miniature in the Duke of Urbino's Bible in the Vatican library - Handcoloured illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from “” Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries,”” Levy Fils, Paris, 1861, Mercuri, Paolo (1804-84) / Bridgeman Images
FLO4676557: Military suit: a German knight in armour, Guillaume de Bibra ((Wilhelm von Bibra) (1442-1490) - German knight in armour, 15th century - He wears a steel helmet with gold details, a suit of plate armour in steel with gold joints, green belt, articulated gauntlets and shoes - He is armed with sword, daghelger and battle axe - From the tomb of Wilson M von Bibra, ambassador to HRE Frederick III, in the church of Saint Anastasia, Verona - Handcoloured illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from “” Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries,”” Levy Fils, Paris, 1861, Mercuri, Paolo (1804-84) / Bridgeman Images
FLO4676645: Costume d'un jeune homme francais, 13eme century - Young French man, 13th century - He wears a lead-coloured toque, green chlamys, red robe and sleeves, grey stockings - From a English manuscript, 5, Vatican library - Handcoloured illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from “” Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries,”” Levy Fils, Paris, 1860, Mercuri, Paolo (1804-84) / Bridgeman Images
FLO4676673: Italian merchants and a judicial notary, 14th century - The notary wears a violet and scarlet bonnet and cape - The left merchant wears a blue cape and hood, scarlet tunic with belt and purse - The right merchant wears a blue cape and hood, scarlet tunic with belt and purse - The right merchant in blue hat with black fur, brown tunic, leather belt and purse - From a manuscript in Siena Library - Handcoloured illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from “” Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries,”” Levy Fils, Paris, 1860, Mercuri, Paolo (1804-84) / Bridgeman Images
FLO4676728: Clerical costume: un archveque du 14th century - Archbishop, 14th century - He wears a mitre decorated with gold, pink alb, blue dalmatic tunic, pink shoes - He holds a cross and Bible - From a Foscari family tomb in the church of Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome - Handcoloured illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from “” Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries,” Levy Fils, Paris, 1860, Mercuri, Paolo (1804-84) / Bridgeman Images
FLO4676742: The interior of the Basilica of San Marco in Venice (Italy), 11th century - Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice, 11th century - Interior of the church showing vaulted ceilings, tessellated marble floor, and mosaic walls - Handcoloured illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from “” Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries,” Levy Fils, Paris, 1860, Mercuri, Paolo (1804-84) / Bridgeman Images
FLO4676747: Costumes de jeunes femmes italiennes, 14eme century - Young Italian women, 14th century - They wear robes without belts, each trimmed with fur at the hem - One wears her hair laced up, while the other two wear bonnets with long tails - From the Titius Livius manuscript in the Biblioteca Ambroisana, Milan - Handcoloured illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from “” Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries,”” Levy Fils, Paris, 1860, Mercuri, Paolo (1804-84) / Bridgeman Images
FLO4676843: Les funerailles d'un eveque, 14th century - Funeral of a bishop, 14th century - Body of a bishop in mitre, chasuble and vestments lying in state, while bishop, monk, priest, nuns and altar boys perform a funeral rite with candles, bible, censer and cross - From a miniature in a missal in the Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, Milan - Handcoloured illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from “” Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries,”” Levy Fils, Paris, 1860, Mercuri, Paolo (1804-84) / Bridgeman Images
FLO4676993: Engagement Ceremony, 13th century - Engagement ceremony, 13th century - A man places a ring on the index finger of his betrothed in front of his parents - She wears a small crown of gold tied with a black ribbon, a damask cape and dress lined with ermine - He wears a skyblue cape and robe - From an illustration in manuscript 1389, Vatican library - Handcoloured illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from “” Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries,”” Levy Fils, Paris, 1860, Mercuri, Paolo (1804-84) / Bridgeman Images
FLO4677045: Official costume of a Roman senator, 14th century - Roman senator or governor in formal robes, 14th century - He wears a ducal hat in gold brocade, a cape of gold brocade and ermine, a pink simar, red velvet shoes and carries a sceptre - From the sepulchral effigy of Pietro Lante, church of Araceli, Rome - Handcoloured illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from “” Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries,”” Levy Fils, Paris, 1861, Mercuri, Paolo (1804-84) / Bridgeman Images
FLO4677069: Costume d'une femme de la nobility italian, 14th century - Italian noble woman, 14th century, in veil with black and gold embroidery, gold cape and green dress - From a picture in the Academy of Fine Arts at Siena - Handcoloured illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from “” Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries,”” Levy Fils, Paris, 1861, Mercuri, Paolo (1804-84) / Bridgeman Images
FLO4677088: Un chevlier francais a cheval pour un tournament, 14th century - English knight on horseback for a tournament, 14th century - He wears a steel helmet, blue cuirasset or breastplate, shield with steel plate decorated with fleurons, suit of plate armour and carries a lance - The horse is caparisoned in gold - From a miniature in a Bible held by the Barberini library, Rome - Handcoloured illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from “” Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries,”” Levy Fils, Paris, 1861, Mercuri, Paolo (1804-84) / Bridgeman Images
FLO4677103: Costume d'une femme de la nobility italian, 14th century - Costume of an Italian noble woman, 14th century - She wears a crimson velvet cone with yellow turban, a gold dress with green and grey sleeves, and a white petticoat bordered with ermine - From a manuscript in the Brera library, Milan - Handcoloured illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from “” Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries,”” Levy Fils, Paris, 1861, Mercuri, Paolo (1804-84) / Bridgeman Images
FLO4677115: Costume ordinaire d'une femme du peuple, 14th century - Costume of a common woman, 14th century - She wears a blue hood, white veil, pink dress and scarlet underdress, black shoes, and carries a walnut walking stick - From a miniature in the “Roman de la Rose -” Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from “” Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries,”” Levy Fils, Paris, 1861 / Bridgeman Images
FLO4677117: Un fauconnier allemand, 13eme century - German falconer, 13th century - He wears a white cap, striped tunic, checked sleeves, stockings, black belt and green purse - He holds a falcon on a gauntlet, and a scarlet hood in his right - From Frederick II's treatise on falconry, De Arte Venandi um Avibus - Handcoloured illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from “” Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries,”” Levy Fils, Paris, 1860, Mercuri, Paolo (1804-84) / Bridgeman Images
FLO4675560: The doctor. The doctor reaches out his hand to receive, to examine him, a urinal which death gives him, which contains the urine of an old man who says he presents, and seems to say to the doctor, “Can you heal this man who is already in my power?” “”. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4675628: The bride. She receives from a steward the magnificent dress and ornaments with which she is about to equip herself. On a chest are laid a mirror, a brush, and the hourglass of Death, which, standing behind her, attaches a necklace of bones around her neck. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4675645: The nun. This is a mixture of galantry and religion. The nun admitted her lover to her apartment. She is on her knees before an altar, and hesitates between persisting in her devotions or listening to the love music of the young man, who, sitting on a bed, plays the lute. Death turns out the candles on the altar, by which the intimate designer probably the punishment of unlawful love. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4675659: The judge. The judge has to decide a dispute between a rich man and a poor man. From the first, he's about to receive a bribe. Death behind him tears off his bureaucrat dress. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860. / Bridgeman Images