Basilius Besler

Basilius Besler (1561–1629) was an apothecary and botanist based in Nuremberg, where he earned a good reputation in his profession. He is best remembered for the Hortus Eystettensis, a monumental florilegium published in 1613, a large book devoted to the study and depiction of plants and flowers.

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19 works as canvas prints, painted between 1613 and 1650. Styles: Floral & botanical.

Basilius Besler

Basilius Besler

Hortus Eystettensis, Summer 6.8

Wild Peony (Paeonia mascula)

Caltha palustris flore

Title Page for Spring (Classis Verna)

Hortus Eystettensis, Summer 12.7

Hortus Eystettensis, Summer 8.12

Hortus Eystettensis, Autumn 1.12

Hortus Eystettensis, Spring 4.7

Hortus Eystettensis, Spring 6.8

Hortus Eystettensis, Autumn 3.2

Hortus Eystettensis, Spring 1.18

Hortus Eystettensis, Spring 4.11

Hortus Eystettensis, Spring 1.15

Hortus Eystettensis, Spring 5.9

H.E. tulipa 3

Hortus Eystettensis, Spring 9.8

Hortus Eystettensis, Summer 0.6

Unidentified artist

Hyacinthus orientalis floreduplici-Hyacinthus orientalis violaceo…