Draughtsmen, Botanists and Nature:

The book presents findings from a doctoral thesis that explores the history and epistemology of scientific illustrations. It is based on research supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation and developed under the guidance of Gerd Graßhoff. The study utilizes theoretical concepts related to scientific illustrations, optimizing criteria, and includes previously published material. Access to source material was gained from various archives, with a significant portion of illustrations sourced from the University Library Göttingen.