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I. Erica minor flore albo. / II. Lychnis Coronaria flore rubro simplici. / III. Lychnis Coronaria flore albo simplici.
| Article ID | DP0530 |
Title | I. Erica minor flore albo. / II. Lychnis Coronaria flore rubro simplici. / III. Lychnis Coronaria flore albo simplici. |
Plate 252 shows three splendid depictions of two heather carnations (lat. Lychnis coronaria, Old German Margenröslein) and a broom heather. The heather (lat. Calluna vulgaris), also known as heather, is the only plant species of the monotypic genus Calluna, which belongs to the heather family (Ericaceae). It is a characteristic plant species of the heath landscape. The crown campion (Silene coronaria. Inclusion in the genus Silene only since 1995, until then Lychnis coronaria), also called Vexiernelke, is a plant species from the carnation family.1613 saw the publication of the first edition of the magnificent work Hortus Eystettensis, produced by the pharmacist, botanist, collector, engraver and publisher Basilius Besler from Nuremberg. 2013 was the 400th anniversary of the first edition! | |
| Year | ca. 1640 |
Artist | Besler |
| Place of Publication | Eichstätt/Nuremberg |
| Dimensions (cm) | 46,5 x 37 cm |
| Condition | Right margin replaced |
| Coloring | colored |
| Technique | Copper print |
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78.00 €
( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )