Johann Hieronymus Kniphof

German, 1704 - 1763

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The image features a botanical illustration of a thistle identified as "Carduus Marianus." The thistle has a straight, spiny stem and a top flower head with similar spines. The color palette includes shades of brown on a pale, cream background. The thistle is positioned vertically in the center of the image, with thorny leaves along the stem and the largest flower head at the top. Text reading "CLASS. XVIII ORD. I" is at the top left, and "TAB. 438." is at the top right, with the plant name at the bottom right.
Johann Hieronymus Kniphof, Carduus Maarianus, published 1757/1764, pressed and dried plant inked and pressed between two sheets of paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.912

Carduus Maarianus

Johann Hieronymus Kniphof · published 1757/1764 · pressed and dried plant inked and pressed between two sheets of paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.912
The image contains two botanical drawings of plants, one with a cluster of small flowers at the top and the other with long narrow leaves growing from the base. The color palette is earthy browns on a light beige background. The left illustration shows the flowering plant with umbrella-like clusters at the top, while the other plant with narrow leaves grows upward from the bottom right section of the image.
Johann Hieronymus Kniphof, Hieracium Cymosum, published 1757/1764, pressed and dried plant inked and pressed between two sheets of paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.911

Hieracium Cymosum

Johann Hieronymus Kniphof · published 1757/1764 · pressed and dried plant inked and pressed between two sheets of paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.911
The image features two botanical elements: a stem with buds and a flower, and a large, lobed leaf. The color palette is monochrome, with a soft, earthy tone against a pale background. The stem with the flower is on the left, while the leaf dominates the right side. The text label identifies the plant as "Lactuca perennis."
Johann Hieronymus Kniphof, Lactuca Perennis, published 1757/1764, pressed and dried plant inked and pressed between two sheets of paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.910

Lactuca Perennis

Johann Hieronymus Kniphof · published 1757/1764 · pressed and dried plant inked and pressed between two sheets of paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.910
The image depicts a detailed illustration of a fern leaf with a long, slender stem. The color palette includes muted browns and greys against a cream background. The fern's fronds extend symmetrically from the central stem, forming a triangular shape. The label "PTERIS AQUILINA" is printed at the bottom center, and the top left corner shows "CLASS. XXIIII ORD. I" while the top right corner displays "TAB:1043".
Johann Hieronymus Kniphof, Pteris Aquilina, published 1757/1764, pressed and dried plant inked and pressed between two sheets of paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.914

Pteris Aquilina

Johann Hieronymus Kniphof · published 1757/1764 · pressed and dried plant inked and pressed between two sheets of paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.914
The image shows a detailed drawing of a tall thistle plant with spiky leaves and blooming flower heads at the top. The color scheme is sepia, giving the illustration a vintage look. The text "CARDUUS LANCEOLATUS" is below the thistle, and other text "CLASS XVIII ORD. I" and "TAB. 629" are at the top corners.
Johann Hieronymus Kniphof, Carduus Lanceolatus, published 1757/1764, pressed and dried plant inked and pressed between two sheets of paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.913

Carduus Lanceolatus

Johann Hieronymus Kniphof · published 1757/1764 · pressed and dried plant inked and pressed between two sheets of paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.913