Artemisia Absinthium (Wormwood) – Botanical Poster from Fuchs' New Kreüterbuch (1543)

This beautifully detailed poster features Artemisia Absinthium, also known as wormwood, faithfully reproduced from one of the oldest and most important botanical works in history: Leonhart Fuchs' New Kreüterbuch, first published in 1543. This rare and iconic herbal book marked a turning point in European botanical science, combining classical herbal knowledge with Renaissance artistry and groundbreaking scientific accuracy.

The illustration captures the entire plant in remarkable clarity—from its finely lobed, aromatic leaves to the delicate flowering tips and complex root system. Wormwood has long been known for its strong medicinal and bitter properties, traditionally used to treat digestive ailments and famously as an ingredient in absinthe and vermouth.

Printed with care on archival-quality textured matte paper, this fine art reproduction maintains the charm, detail, and aged integrity of the original 16th-century woodcut. A wonderful piece for herbalists, historians, art collectors, or anyone drawn to the aesthetics of antique botanical illustration. This poster bridges art, science, and history—bringing a touch of the Renaissance into the modern world.