Mandrake illustration

Image of mandrake from de Bry's Florilegium Renovatum et Auctum, 1641

Mandragora, 1673, Petrus Nyland, De Nederlandtse herbarius of Kruydt-boeck, t'Amsterdam, Marcus Doornick, P.505

Mandrake

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What plant should I draw next? 🪴 🌿mangragora officinarum🌿 A symbol of ancient magic, the mandrake has captured imaginations for centuries with its eerie beauty and powerful folklore. So of course I had to draw it! Here are four fascinating facts about mandrake: ✨Human-like Roots: The root of the mandrake often resembles a human figure, fueling myths that it possesses magical powers. ✨Myth of the Deadly Cry: In medieval legends, it was believed that pulling a mandrake from the ground…

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Did you know? In medieval folklore, mandrakes were believed to scream when uprooted, and their cries could be deadly! 🌿🧙‍♀️ This enchanting illustration of a male and female mandrake from a medieval woodcut captures the mysterious allure these plants held in ancient times. With a minor in medieval studies, I’ve always been fascinated by the strange and magical world of medieval texts. Leave a comment and I will send you the restored image. #MedievalMagic #MandrakeMystery #VintageEphemera…

Digital illustration of a mandrake flower in the moonlight.

Mandragore or Mandrake’; hand-coloured engraving by Nicolas Robert from Denis Dodart’s Recueil des plantes (1701).

Mandrake is one of the most infamous plants associated with magic and witchcraft. Today it is coveted as a vessel for the familiar spirit known traditionally as the Magistellus or Little Master. This is my collection of lore gathered on this plant, and it is always growing as new discoveries are made.

Alexandra, children's illustrator ( inst: tinyselena_ )