Hortus Eystettensis - 2nd Edition - Antique Originals

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Published circa 1640, the Second edition of Basilius Besler’s Hortus Eystettensis can be differentiated from previous editions in that it is printed on warm, grainy paper and has no text on the verso. Compiled by Nuremberg apothecary Basilius Besler, the monumental florilegium artistically records the flowering contents of the Garden of Eichstätt. Cultivated by Prince-Bishop Johann Konrad von Gemmingen at his Bavarian residence, this garden boasted local and exotic flora from all over the known world. Besler’s folio constitutes 367 exquisitely engraved and lavishly colored plates that capture over 1,000 plant varietals cultivated in the garden. Rendered on large sheets of 22 ½ x 18 inch paper, Besler’s engravings emphasize the ornate qualities of the plants as he traces their progression throughout the seasonal calendar.

Hortus Eystettensis - 2nd Edition - Antique Originals

Besler 2nd Ed. Pl. 25, White and Aquilegia-leaved Meadow Rue; Fumitory

$1,500.00

Original Engraving | circa 1640 | 22 x 16.5 inches

Hortus Eystettensis - 2nd Edition - Antique Originals

Besler 2nd Ed. Pl. 125, Sweet Flag (Calamus); Wall and Water Germanders

$1,400.00

Original Engraving | circa 1640 | 22 x 16.5 inches

Hortus Eystettensis - 2nd Edition - Antique Originals

Besler 2nd Ed. Pl. 143, White Rock-Rose; Pomegranate; Smoke Tree

$2,500.00

Original Engraving | circa 1640 | 22 x 16.5 inches

Hortus Eystettensis - 2nd Edition - Antique Originals

Besler 2nd Ed. Pl. 146, Small-leaved Myrtle; Common Myrtle

$1,200.00

Original Engraving | circa 1640 | 22 x 16.5 inches

Hortus Eystettensis - 2nd Edition - Antique Originals

Besler 2nd Ed. Pl. 157, White Snapdragon; Red Snapdragon; Death’s-head

$1,950.00

Original Engraving | circa 1640 | 22 x 16.5 inches

Hortus Eystettensis - 2nd Edition - Antique Originals

Besler 2nd Ed. Pl. 168, Double-flowered White Stock; Yellow Wallflowers

$2,600.00

Original Engraving | circa 1640 | 22 x 16.5 inches

Hortus Eystettensis - 2nd Edition - Antique Originals

Besler 2nd Ed. Pl. 176, Three Larkspurs; Double-flowered White and Pink, Wild Pink

$2,500.00

Original Engraving | circa 1640 | 22 x 16.5 inches

Hortus Eystettensis - 2nd Edition - Antique Originals

Besler 2nd Ed. Pl. 184, Spotted Variegated Martagon Lily

$4,200.00

Original Engraving | circa 1640 | 22 x 16.5 inches

Hortus Eystettensis - 2nd Edition - Antique Originals

Besler 2nd Ed. Pl. 232, Large-flowered Calamint; Wood’s Calamint

$1,100.00

Original Engraving | circa 1640 | 22 x 16.5 inches

Hortus Eystettensis - 2nd Edition - Antique Originals

Besler 2nd Ed. Pl. 237, White-leaved Golden Strawflower; Coralwort

$1,500.00

Original Engraving | circa 1640 | 22 x 16.5 inches

Hortus Eystettensis - 2nd Edition - Antique Originals

Besler 2nd Ed. Pl. 245, Henbane; White Henbane

$1,500.00

Original Engraving | circa 1640 | 22 x 16.5 inches

Hortus Eystettensis - 2nd Edition - Antique Originals

Besler 2nd Ed. Pl. 259, Double-flowered Mourning Brids; Scabiosa; Mourning Bride

$1,950.00

Original Engraving | circa 1640 | 22 x 16.5 inches

Hortus Eystettensis - 2nd Edition - Antique Originals

Besler 2nd Ed. Pl. 265, Three Mulleins: Black, White and Yellow flowered Moth

$3,000.00

Original Engraving | circa 1640 | 22 x 16.5 inches