Basilius Besler
Hortus Eystettensis, Summer 6.8
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Floral & botanical
Hortus Eystettensis, Summer 8.12
Basilius Besler, 1613
A castor oil plant and a club moss share one finely engraved, hand-coloured plate, each carefully labelled in Latin.
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About this artwork
This plate from Basilius Besler's Hortus Eystettensis shows two plants side by side: a castor oil plant, named Ricinus maior, and a club moss, labelled Muscus clavatus procubens. It is an engraving that has been coloured by hand, and each plant carries its Latin name. The image comes from the special hand-coloured edition of the book, held in the seminary library in Eichstätt. Besler was a Nuremberg apothecary and botanist, and the Hortus Eystettensis is the monumental florilegium for which he is best known.
On your wall: Its botanical subject and careful hand colouring suit studies, libraries, hallways and calm living spaces where a considered, natural touch is welcome.
- Title
- Hortus Eystettensis, Summer 8.12
- 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.
Delivery and returns
Every canvas is printed to order by our partner in Germany: framed canvases arrive in 6–11 working days, unframed ones in 7–12 working days. Delivery is free in Switzerland on orders from CHF 99. We also deliver to the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and many more countries, printed close to you where possible. You can return an undamaged canvas within 14 days. See delivery and returns.
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