David Kandel

Turnip and Swedish Turnip or Rutabaga Hieronymus Bock's Book of Herbs Kreuterbuch

Ruben & Stectruben: Turnip & Swedish Turnip, Rutabaga (Hieronymus Bock's Book of Herbs Kreuterbuch)

David Kandel's 1580 original woodcut, "Ruben & Stectruben" (Turnip and Swedish Turnip, or Rutabaga) illustrates the two varieties belonging to the family of Brassicaceae. The turnip proper belongs to the Rapifera Group while the Swedish turnip, or rutabaga, is classified in the Napobrassica Group.

The rutabaga has not enjoyed a fortunate reputation. In impoverished Germany during the First World War it became the dish of last resort. The winter of 1916-17, in fact, is known as the Steckrubenwinter -- the 'rutabaga winter'. Since then Germans have referred to the rutabaga as "famine food".

"Ruben & Stectruben" (Turnip and Swedish Turnip, or Rutabaga) was created by the German Renaissance artist, David Kandel for Hieronymus Bock's (1498-1554) famous work, the "Kreuterbuch" (Book of Herbs). The first illustrated edition appeared in 1546 and contained 477 woodcuts. Subsequent editions were published in 1551, 1577, 1580, 1587 and 1595, with the woodcuts expanding to the number of 530. This impression of "Ruben & Stectruben" (Turnip and Swedish Turnip, or Rutabaga) originates from the 1580 publication.

Turnip and Swedish Turnip or Rutabaga Original Woodcut by David Kandel for Hieronymus Bock's Book of Herbs or Kreuterbuch

Ruben & Stectruben: Turnip & Swedish Turnip, or Rutabaga (Hieronymus Bock's Book of Herbs or Kreuterbuch)

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David Kandel (Strassburg, 1520 - 1592)
#	Image	English Title & Artist	Latin Title	Medium	Date	Source	-
01-		Wild Bugloss or Ox Tongue by David Kandel	Ochsenzunge	Original Woodcut	1546 (1580 Edition)	Bock's Kreuterbuch (Book of Herbs)
02.-		Rhinoceros by David Kandel David Kandel based upon a design by Albrecht Durer	De Rhinocerote	Original Woodcut	1544 (1572 Edition)	Sebastian Munster's Cosmographia	Sold
03.-		Red Plantain: Spiked Plantain by David Kandel	Roter Wegerich: Spiker Wegerich	Original Woodcut	1546 (1580 Edition)	Bock's Kreuterbuch (Book of Herbs)
04.-		Turnip & Swedish Turnip, or Rutabaga by David Kandel	Ruben & Stectruben	Original Woodcut	1546 (1580 Edition)	Bock's Kreuterbuch (Book of Herbs)
05.-		Thistle by David Kandel	Sonchus	Original Woodcut	1546	Bock's Kreuterbuch (Book of Herbs)	Sold
06.-		The Cabbage by David Kandel	Von Dem Cappes Kraut	Original Woodcut	1546 (1580 Edition)	Bock's Kreuterbuch (Book of Herbs)

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Title:	Ruben & Stectruben: Turnip & Swedish Turnip, or Rutabaga (Hieronymus Bock's Book of Herbs or Kreuterbuch)
Artist:	Kandel, David (Strassburg, 1520 - 1592)
Date:	Date: 1546 (1580 Edition)
Medium:	Original Woodcut
Publisher:	Josias Rihel, Strassbourg
Note:	David Kandel: One of the finest aspects of the Renaissance was the search for knowledge of the natural world. Equally at play in both the arts and the sciences this element of inquiry forever altered and broadened our way of seeing. David Kandel was one of the earliest and finest pioneers of botanical art. His beautifully rendered woodcuts opened the eyes and minds of many as to the wonderful varieties of plant life. Yet, as is the case with many Renaissance artists, surprisingly little is known of his life.
	David Kandel was the son of a Strasbourg citizen and was probably born in that city. We know he was married in 1554 and owned a house in 1587. His activities as a woodcut artist are varied. He designed several portraits, some Biblical scenes, animal studies, topographical views and a number of early maps. His finest work, however, is in the field of botanical illustration, such as his woodcuts for the "Kreuterbuch" of Hieronymus Bock. "Ruben & Stectruben" (Turnip and Swedish Turnip, or Rutabaga) hails from this important opus which critically examined a large number of plants by drawing upon both recent investigations and the theories of medieval and ancient scholars.
	In total David Kandel designed 530 woodcuts for the "Kreuterbuch". The superb accuracy and artistry of these sixteenth century woodcuts set new standards for botanical art. In each the foliage, flowers and even the root systems are handled with a combination of detail and delicacy which is indicative of great Renaissance art.
Raisonne:	T. Falk, ed., "Hollstein's German Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts: 1400 - 1700", A. L. Van Gendt B. V., Blaricum, Holland, 1986, Vol. 15b, pp. 217-245. Catalogue #7.
Source:	Bock's Kreuterbuch
Size:	9 3/4 X 7 1/4 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Buy Now	Price: $525.00 US
Condition:	Printed upon hand-made, laid paper as published in Strasbourg in 1580 for "Kreuterbuch". Text on recto and verso, as always. A fine, early impression and in very good condition throughout. "Ruben & Stectruben" (Turnip and Swedish Turnip, or Rutabaga) represents a prime, original example of the botanical art of David Kandel and of the art of the sixteenth century botanical woodcut.
Subject:	David Kandel, original botanical woodcut, "Ruben & Stectruben" (Turnip and Swedish Turnip, or Rutabaga), Kreuterbuch (Book of Herbs), Brassicaceae, Steckrubenwinter, famine food, Renaissance art, Josias Rihel, Strasbourg.
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