17th Century Hand Coloured Engraving of Helenium and Origanum by Basilius Besler
Superb original hand-colored engraving of Helenium and Origanum by Basilius Besler dating to 1640.
Basilius Besler (1561-1629) was a prominent botanist and apothecary in Nuremberg. He was tasked with curating the garden of Johann Konrad von Gemmingen, the Prince Bishop of Eichstaedt in Bavaria. The Prince also requested a codex of all the plants growing in his garden.
This commission would take Besler 16 years to complete and his patron passed away shortly before its publication.
These prints are hard to come by and an invaluable piece of botanical history. Not only are they significant, but they are also enormously decorative.
This print is in great condition and framed in a bespoke hand-painted and lacquered bobbin frame with Truvue glass for optimal clarity.
- Size Guide
- H: 63 cm (24 13/16")
- W: 56 cm (22 1/16")
| Condition | Good |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Period | 18th Cent and Earlier |
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