Hyacinthus orientalis floreduplici-Hyacinthus orientalis violaceo…

Three hyacinths, bulbs and all, share the page with a small crocus, each plant carefully labelled in Latin and coloured by hand.

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About this artwork

This engraving by Basilius Besler comes from the Hortus Eystettensis of 1613, published in Nuremberg. It shows three hyacinths, including a double-flowered form, drawn with their bulbs, together with a small spring crocus. Each plant carries its Latin name, in the manner of a botanical reference. This copy has been coloured by hand, so the blooms and foliage have a soft, painterly finish. Besler was a Nuremberg apothecary and botanist, and the work reflects the careful observation that his plant studies are known for.

On your wall: Suits a study, hallway, bedroom or dining room, where its delicate spring flowers and clear botanical detail add quiet interest, especially in calm or traditional interiors.

Title: Hyacinthus orientalis floreduplici-Hyacinthus orientalis violaceo…
Artist: Basilius Besler
Year: 1613
Style: Floral & botanical
Shape: Portrait

Public domain. Image via Wikimedia Commons.

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Basilius Besler Floral & botanical

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.

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