ALI187158 Nova 2644 fol.40r Mandrake, from \'Tacuinum Sanitatis\' (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: dog was chained to the root to pull it out because during medieval period it was believed that whoever pulled it out would die;); Alinari; Italian, out of copyright. PLEASE NOTE: Bridgeman Images works with the owner of this image to clear permission. If you wish to reproduce this image, please inform us so we can clear permission for you.