Basilius Besler
Wild Peony (Paeonia mascula)
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Floral & botanical
Hortus Eystettensis, Summer 6.8
Basilius Besler, 1613
Five varieties of garden hollyhock, drawn with care and coloured by hand, from Basilius Besler's celebrated 1613 florilegium.
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About this artwork
This plate from Basilius Besler's Hortus Eystettensis of 1613 presents five varieties of garden hollyhock, labelled Malva hortensis. Three single-flowered stems carry white, pink and red blooms, while two taller stems bear double flowers. The plate is an engraving with hand colouring, and each plant is set out clearly so its flowers, leaves and habit can be studied. This example comes from the so-called Fürstenausgabe, the coloured edition of the book. Besler was a Nuremberg apothecary and botanist, and the Hortus Eystettensis is his best-known work.
On your wall: The soft whites, pinks and reds suit a calm sitting room, hallway or dining room, and sit well in a kitchen or study where botanical subjects are welcome.
- Title
- Hortus Eystettensis, Summer 6.8
- Artist
- Basilius Besler
- Year
- 1613
- Style
- Floral & botanical
- Shape
- Portrait
Public domain. Image via Wikimedia Commons.
Text based on Wikimedia Commons.
About Basilius Besler
Basilius Besler (1561–1629) was an apothecary and botanist based in Nuremberg, where he earned a good reputation in his profession. He is best remembered for the Hortus Eystettensis, a monumental florilegium published in 1613, a large book devoted to the study and depiction of plants and flowers.
Based on Wikipedia.
Canvas and printing
Printed on canvas and stretched over a 2 cm FSC-certified wooden frame, with the image wrapping around the edges. Framed versions sit in a wooden floater frame in black, natural or dark wood.
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