The 15th-century Italian herbalist could consult the illustrated Erbario and thereby know the latest medieval conventions, sometimes depicted in water colour with fantastic elements such as human faces. The medicinal properties and preparations of the plants.
This is an image of fol. 11r from University of Pennsylvania LJS 419: Erbario, from Italy, dated to 14–.
This is an image of fol. 12r from University of Pennsylvania LJS 419: Erbario, from Italy, dated to 14–.
This is an image of fol. 39v from University of Pennsylvania LJS 419: Erbario, from Italy, dated to 14–.
Via University of Pennsylvania Library’s collection of rare books and manuscripts, Public Domain Review
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