Botanical Art by Basilius Besler

Vintage illustration botanical nature designs featuring a variety of flowers including, a large sunflower bloom, peonies, fritillaria, hibiscus and tulips with bulbs. 'Hortus Eystettensis' by Basilius Besler, 1613. Besler was a respected Nuremberg apothecary and botanist, best known for his "Hortus Eystettensis," translated means "The Garden at Eichstätt." He was the curator of the botany garden of Johann Konrad von Gemmingen, prince bishop of Eichstätt in Bavaria. More designs and products available, please browse my store and email special requests to masterpiececafe@gmail.com