Nicolas barker author of botanical prints from the hortus. Hortus eystettensis was first published in a 300 piece edition and in 16 was the most modern book on plants of its time. Published in 16, the hortus eystettensis of basilus belser cataloged and. Below are three handcolored copper engravings from basil beslers hortus eystettensis, the first great florilegium. A selection of twentyseven botanical prints from the hortus eystettensis.
Jul, 2016 at his death, cesi bought 1 printed books from fabers library, cassiano dal pozzo 154, and gabriel naude 12 cf. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Basilius besler biography infos for sellers and buyers. Botanical prints from the hortus eystettensis download botanical prints from the hortus eystettensis ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Selections from the most beautiful botanical book in the world by nicolas barker 20000401 nicolas barker on. Botanical prints from the hortus eystettensis find modern. Huge book with almost 1100 plant types in a total 367 copper plate engravings. Botanical prints are nosegays to collectors the new. This work contains 27 fullcolour prints, suitable for framing, of subjects including tulips, irises, lemons and artichokes. Nuremberg had several workshops specialising in book illumination of this kind. Click download or read online button to botanical prints from the hortus eystettensis book pdf for free now.
Antique botanical prints, rare antique prints from panteek. Selections from the most beautiful botanical book in the world at. Natural history art, botanical, besler, hortus eystettensis. Published in eichstatt, 16, two of these prints come from the first edition. Original basilius besler, hortus eystettensis, botanical book. Over 1,000 flowers representing 667 species are depicted on 374 folio size plates. Hortus eysttensis literally the garden of eichstatt, first published in 16, is a landmark work in the history of botanical art and considered one of the greatest botanical sets ever created. Aug 23, 20 below are three handcolored copper engravings from basil beslers hortus eystettensis, the first great florilegium. Basilus besler and the hortus eystettensis botanical art.
The hortus eystettensis is a codex produced by basilius besler in 16 of the garden of the. Basilius besler botanical art joel oppenheimer, inc. Basilius besler was the botanist apothecary who produce this superb work, the hortus eystettensis, published in eichstatt, germany in 16 under the patronage of the prince bishop of eichstatt. Books by nicolas barker author of botanical prints from the. A catalogue of flowers, such as hortus eystettensis, is often known as a florilegium.
This section is about the tradition and history of botanical art and illustration around the world. Valuable books and manuscripts auction at christies. Hortus eystettensis, the bishops garden and beslers magnificent book. Selections from the most beautiful botanical book in the world 01 by aymonin, gerard g. Eichstatt and besler, even after the completion of the book in july 16. Rhododendron antique botanical art prints antique prints flower art print victorian art old prints french art garden wall art vintage prints the pontic rhododendron from the temple of flora a stunning achievement in botanical illustration, the author, robert john thornton, engaged the most renowned flower painters of his age and spared no. Basil besler published hortus eystettensis, the earliest large folio botanical, at eichstatt near nuremburg, in 16. Its a developing compendium of information and images about botanical art and artists from the past and links to relevant websites and books. The work depicts 349 german, 209 southern and southeastern european, 63 asian, 9 african and 23 american species.
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Hares ear perfoliata by besler, basil 1561 1629 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Selections from the most beautiful botanical book in the world by nicolas barker introduction 4. A magnificent print from the hortus eystettensis the garden of eichstatt, one of the most amazing botanical books of the 17th century ever produced. Selections from the most beautiful botanical book in the world by. It is one of the most famous books about plants ever recorded on. These images were created for scientific and aesthetic reasons, and tapped into the public thirst for knowledge and beauty in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
The mack family business had been established for over 70 years when besler commissioned georg mack to colour the first copies of hortus eystettensis. Nicolas barker is the author of botanical prints from the hortus eystettensis 4. These images were created for scientific and aesthetic reasons, and tapped into the public thirst for knowledge and. Basilius besler, author of the garden at eichstatt, on librarything. At his death, cesi bought 1 printed books from fabers library, cassiano dal pozzo 154, and gabriel naude 12 cf. One thing i know very well from buying books about botanical artists they very often get more expensive rather than less expensive as time passes. Basilius besler hortus eystettensis nuremberg 16 this edition is in the university of liege library. Check out martin gammons antiques roadshow appraisal of this 16 basilius besler set of books. Robert thornton, basilius besler, john gould, edward lear, and other important natural history artists. With 367 plates depicting more than 1,000 species of plants. Basilius besler reflected the status quo before the introduction of overseas flora to germany.
These coloured editions are now among the worlds most valuable early printed books. Basilius besler hortus eystenttenis 16 the hortus eystenttensis holds a special place in botanical history as the first great florilegium. Botanical prints from the hortus eystettensis, panteek. Multicolor engraving botanical art prints for sale ebay. Learn about botanical art and botanical illustration from the best botanical art instruction books, covering every aspect you need to know. Find botanical prints from the hortus eystettensis. Aymonin originally published in 16 by botanistapothecary basilius besler, the monumental book known as the hortus eystettensis was, and is, the greatest botanical illustrated book ever created. Originally published in 16 by botanistapothecary basilius besler, the hortus eystettensis is one of the greatest illustrated botanical books ever created.
Botanical prints from the hortus eystettensis book. Hhe was responsible for the development of a very important book the hortus eystettensis published in 16 rather than the artist who created the illustrations for its pages. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The hortus eystettensis changed botanical art overnight. Selections from the most beautiful botanical book in the world. Besler botanical prints antique botanical prints from hortus eystettensis 16. Besler, engraving and hortus eystettensis abebooks. Get the best deals on reproduction botanical art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. Selections from the most beautiful botanical book in the. About us we are an art gallery with over 50 years of experience focusing on the artwork of john james audubon, john gould, pierrejoseph redoute and other natural history artists. Unlike most people im covering in botanical art history, besler was not a botanical artist. Natural history art, botanical, besler, hortus eystettensis, antique. Basilius besler the botanist, apothecary and botanical art book publisher the structure and development of hortus eystettensis the florilegium of all the known plants grown in the garden of the prince bishop of eichstatt in bavaria. Buy a cheap copy of botanical prints from the hortus.
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