Basilius Besler

Two sheets from: Hortus Eystettensis
Artist
Basilius Besler
Additional Description
Engraving with hand colouring on laid paper. (1613). Each 54.3 x 43.4 cm (sheet).
Period
(1561 - Nürnberg - 1629)
Technique
Druckgrafik
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Description
Very good impressions from the famous botanical work, with the Latin text and wide margins around the clearly visible platemark. Included: Lilium Album, Lilium Byzantinum, Scapus Lily – Ornithogalum Arabicum, Scabiose Sylvestris, Cenistella Tinctorum. – The paper a little waterstained in places. Barely noticeable creases along the central horizontal line. Some faint creases in the corners. Otherwise in good condition.