Icones plantarum medicinalium, Nurnberg, auf Kosten der Raspischen Buchhandlung, 1779-1790, botany, medical, pictorial works, This illustration features a detailed botanical depiction of the Gentiana amarilla, commonly known as the yellow gentian. The plant is portrayed with its distinct tall stem adorned with clusters of vibrant blue-violet flowers, characterized by their trumpet-like shape and five petal lobes. Surrounding the main figure are labeled botanical drawings that showcase various parts of the flower: one image highlights a detailed view of the bloom, another illustrates the flower's base, and a third shows the stem terminal. The leaves of the plant are presented in shades of green, arranged alternately along the stem. This comprehensive representation emphasizes the elegance and complexity of this flowering species in a scientific style.