I. Helichryson Creticum. II. Dentaria angustifolia baccisera peculiaris. III. Ocimastrum noctiflorum flore albo.

Article ID DP1005

Title

I. Helichryson Creticum. II. Dentaria angustifolia baccisera peculiaris. III. Ocimastrum noctiflorum flore albo.

Splendid depiction of an immortelle or curryweed (Helichryson), a Cardamine bulifera and a night cinquefoil (Silene nocturna). Back of Septimus Ordo, Fol. II. The first edition of the magnificent Hortus Eystettensis was published in 1613, produced by the pharmacist, botanist, collector, engraver and publisher Basilius Besler from Nuremberg to mark the 400th anniversary of the first edition!

Year

ca. 1640

Artist

Besler

Place of Publication Eichstätt/Nuremberg
Dimensions (cm)47,5 x 38 cm
ConditionLeft margin some restoration
Coloringoriginal colored
TechniqueCopper print

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102.00 €

( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )