Magnificent flower prints from the first great botanical folio. This post is about an illustrated catalogue of the plant collection in a german bishops garden around 1600. In 16 the nuremberg apothecary basilius besler 15611629 published the hortus eystettensis, or the conscientious and meticulous specification and vivid representation of all plants, flowers and trees. In auction, the asking price for a firstedition copy of hortus eystettensis is now more than half a million dollars. The hortus eystettensis is in a class of its own when it comes to the range of flowers engraved. Panteeks botanical and natural history prints bibliography botanical books. 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. Mar 07, 2006 the latin title, hortus eystettensis, translates as the garden at eichstatt. Besler was originally employed as an apothecary and botanist at a time when herbal medicine was very important. Werner dressendorfer this could well be the most famous botanical record ever committed to paper. Over 1,000 flowers representing 667 species are depicted on 374 folio size plates. After such an enticing introduction you might need some convincing to read any further, so let me add that the hortus eystettensis or the eichstatt garden is quite simply one of the most remarkable as well as beautiful botanical. A magnificent print from the hortus eystettensis the garden of eichstatt, one of the most amazing botanical books of the 17th century ever produced.
The hortus eystettensis was designed in eight individual garden areas on different levels around the castle. The bishop was an enthusiastic botanist who derived great pleasure from his garden, which rivaled hortus botanicus leiden among early. Taschen books taschen 25 series, 2007, 1st edition thus, fir. The plates were of garden flowers, herbs and vegetables, exotic plants such as castoroil and arum lilies.
Natural history art, botanical, besler, hortus eystettensis, antique prints, 17th century sold basilius besler 15611629 after wolfgang kilian 15811662 et al. Hortus eystettensis the garden of eichstatt is a landmark in botanical illustration. The book of plants image 2 basilius beslers florilegium. Florilegium the book of plants the complete plates book. A magnificent pictorial document of the flowers grown in the greatest german garden of its time, the hortus eystettensis is in a class of its own when it comes to the range of flowers engraved. By the standards of the time, the garden contained many rare plants, among them tulips, hyacinths, and crowns imperial. Selections from the most beautiful botanical book in the world on free shipping on qualified orders botanical prints from the hortus eystettensis. It was from the princes remarkable botanical garden that many of the illustrations came.
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. Basilius besler hortus eystettenis fragment mit ca. We offer an assortment of prints from the first, second, and third editions. The best place for further detailed information is nicholas barker s the hortus eystettensis. May 18, 2016 the hortus eystettensis is in a class of its own when it comes to the range of flowers engraved. This hortus eystettensis is the pictorial record of these magnificent gardens. Nicolas barker is the author of botanical prints from the hortus eystettensis 4. Basil beslers hortus eystettensis royal college of. A catalogue of flowers, such as hortus eystettensis, is often known as a florilegium, from the latin meaning a gathering of flowers. A magnificent pictorial document of the flowers grown in the greatest german garden of its time. The prints are historically significant on several levels, showing a remarkably large number of. Panteek botanical and natural history prints bibliography. Flowers from the garden at eichstatt portfolio by taschen.
The book of plants image 1 basilius beslers florilegium. Some with typical text showthrough and minor spots. A giant calendar from taschen, with 12 beautiful prints taken from the astonishing botanical book hortus eystettensis or the conscientious and meticulous specification and vivid representation of all plants, flowers and trees. Basilius besler 15611629 is best known for compiling the book known as the hortus eystettensis. The hortus eystettensis is a codex produced by basilius besler in 16 of the garden of the bishop of eichstatt in bavaria. First published in 16, the 367 copperplate engravings by basilius besler 15611629 capture the spectacular diversity of the palatial gardens of princebishop johann. First published in 16 the 367 copperplate engravings by basilius besler 1561. The biodiversity heritage library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community. Besler, engraving and hortus eystettensis abebooks. However in the 1990s it was recreated using beslers hortus eystettensis as an inspiration. Basilius beslers complete book of plants of 16 a magnificent pictorial document of the flowers grown in the greatest german garden of its time, the book of plants is in a class of its own when it comes to the variety and range of flowers. Basilius besler biography infos for sellers and buyers. Hortus eystettensis is the first great flower book.
The most famous botanical record ever committed to paper. Basilius besler 4 kupferstiche paeonia flore plenoiris bulbosatripoliumarba judea. A superior feature of the first edition is that the details of the strike generally are finer and richer. In 1768 an honorary fellow of the college and the first scottishborn british prime minister, john stuart 3rd earl of bute, gave a impressive collection of botanical books to the royal college of physicans of edinburgh. An early 16 landmark work in size 367 copper plates printed on large paper, scope over species, and style opulent blossoms decoratively arranged, this florilegium was based on a single garden in eichstatt, germany, owned by princebishop johann conrad. Basilius besler 15611629 was a respected nuremberg apothecary and botanist, best known for his monumental hortus eystettensis. First published in 16, the 367 copperplate engravings by basilius besler 15611629 capture the. First published in 16, the 367 copperplate engravings by basilius besler 15611629 capture the spectacular diversity. This is a codex or florilegium a gathering of flowers of all the plants grown in the botanical garden developed by the prince bishop of eichstatt in bavaria. Taschen opens up the garden to a much wider audience. Botanical prints from the hortus eystettensis, 2000 harry n.
The word was first used to mean an anthology of choice writings from various authors a literary bouquet. The hortus eystettensis changed botanical art overnight. Selections from the most beautiful botanical book in the world paperback april 1, 2000. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Hortus eystettensis, sive, diligens et accurata omnium plantarum, florum, stirpium. The creator of this particular book, basil besler, was a nuremburg apothecary and botanist. Nicolas barker author of botanical prints from the hortus. At the time, it was the largest and most detailed text on plants ever made. Natural history art, botanical, besler, hortus eystettensis.
Basilius beslers complete hortus eystettensis of 16. With this edition, taschen opens up the garden to a much wider audience. Basilius besler hortus eystettensis botanical engravings. A rich and beautiful record, destined to keep the gardens beauty in bloom. Selections from the most beautiful botanical book in the world. Commissioned by the prince bishop of eichstatt in bavaria, the book catalogues the plants growing in his palace garden as they bloomed throughout the sea. Basilius besler biographyhortus eystettensis botanical. Hortus eystettensis truly changed the course of botanical art, becoming the most modern work on plants of its time and setting the standard for future flower books. A magnificent pictorial document of the flowers grown in the greatest german garden of its time the hortus eystettensisis is in a class of its own when it comes to the range of flowers engraved. When the garden was complete, he commissioned a monumental picture book of the plants the hortus eystettensis garden of eichstatt, when the garden was complete, he commissioned a monumental picture book of the plants the hortus eystettensis garden of eichstatt, published in 16 by botanistapothecary basilius besler, who had helped to develop the garden. The majority of the above images apart from the first 3 were found on the bergbook commercial site i believe they have the most interesting specimens, but its. A group of superbly decorative and very early botanical prints. To the best of my knowledge, no complete copy of this book has been posted online update below.
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