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Basilius Besler (Nurenburg 1613) Description: Basilius Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving published in Eichstadt (nr. Nuremberg), Germany in 1613. The engraving on laid paper with chain-linked watermarking depicts: the Spring Gentian, Marsh Marigold and the March Violet (wood violet). This folio print comes from the work Hortus Eystettensis published in 1613; plate number 113. Basil Besler (1561-1629) was a Nuremberg apothecary who had as his patron the Prince Bishop of Eicstatt (near Nuremberg). While in charge of the bishops elaborate gardens, Besler, with the financial support of his patron, undertook his great project of botanical illustration. Off and on for sixteen years he created drawings which, with the help of six skilled engravers, were turned into two large folio volumes of 374 plates, illustrating more than one thousand flowers. The prints were arranged by seasons, with the plants shown whole and life size. Beslers monumental florilegia invites the use of superlatives when describing it. It was the most comprehensive as well as the largest early work of its kind. It is also one of the most delightfully drawn and visually impressive ever made. Each plate is wonderfully designed with the rhythmic pattern of the roots and stems, as well as the calligraphic invention of the lettering fully developed. These are truly joyous prints from one of the most outstanding works of botanical illustration of all time. Condition: is okay. there is wear to the paper due to exposure. the hand coloring and wording have suffered from this. see photos. Dimensions: Height- 25 Width- 22 Price: $975.00 Item ID: 12533 (use this number when calling our gallery) Inquire about this piece Send this piece to a friend Print this item | ||||
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