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German School 17th Century Collection

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Red Carnation and Lavender, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Red Carnation and Lavender, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Caryophyllus maximus plenus flore rubro II Lavendula flore albo III Lavendula flore coeruleo. Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: African Marigold and French Marigolds, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)

African Marigold and French Marigolds, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)
I Caryophyllus Indicus flore multiplici luteo pleno maior; II Caryophyllus indicus flore luteo simplici minor; III Caryophyllus indicus floreauros simplici minor; Besler was an apothecary in

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Thorn Apple, Germander and Purple Toadflax, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler

Thorn Apple, Germander and Purple Toadflax, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Datura Turcarum; II Polium folys & facie Lavendulae; III Linaria purpureo vislacea elatior; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Autumn Snowflake and Meadow Saffrons, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)

Autumn Snowflake and Meadow Saffrons, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)
I Leucoium bulbosum Autumnale tenuifolium; II Colchicum vulgare plyanthos; III Colchicum bitlorum; IIII Colchicum vulgare album; V Colchicum vulgare purpura scente flore; Besler was an apothecary in

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Colutea Tree and Cytisus Varieties, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Colutea Tree and Cytisus Varieties, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Colutea Vesicaria; II Cytisus Caleni Maranth cornutus; III Cytisus primus Tabernam spicatus; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Horseweed / Butterweed / Fleabane and European Michaelmas Daisies, from Hortus Eystettensis

Horseweed / Butterweed / Fleabane and European Michaelmas Daisies, from Hortus Eystettensis
I Conyzamedia; II Aster atticus minor flore coeruleo; III Aster atticus maior flore coeruleo; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Marsh Marigold, March Violet and Spring Gentian, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler

Marsh Marigold, March Violet and Spring Gentian, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Caltha palustris flore multiplici; II Viola martia canina; III Gentianella minima verna flore coeruleo; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Hippoglossum, Cowslip and Sanicle / Snakeroot, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler

Hippoglossum, Cowslip and Sanicle / Snakeroot, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Hippoglossum; II Primula veris anglicana flore pleno; III Sanicula montana altera; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Varieties of Tulip, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Varieties of Tulip, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Tulipani uci coloris oris rubeo purpurascen; II Tulipa florib y flexis inferni miniatis exterius berbaceis margine excinnabari ru; III Tulipa florib ex fulpburco colore pallescentibus lituris

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Madonna Lily and Bulb, Red Martagon of Constantinople, from Hortus Eystettensis

Madonna Lily and Bulb, Red Martagon of Constantinople, from Hortus Eystettensis
I Lilium Album; II Lilium Byzantium flore multiplici; III Scapus Lily; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Orange Lily with Bulbils and Bulbs, Late-Blooming Blackstoria, from Hortus Eystettensis

Orange Lily with Bulbils and Bulbs, Late-Blooming Blackstoria, from Hortus Eystettensis
I Lilium Cruentum Bulbiferum; III Centaurium flore luteo; II Scapuscum radice; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Sultan Zambach Lily and Bulb, Veronica, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)

Sultan Zambach Lily and Bulb, Veronica, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)
I Sultan Zambach Martagon Constantinopolitanum flore albo; II Veronica recta coerulea; III Bulbus Zambachcum inferisi pantecaulis; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Snakes Head Fritillary, Wild Garlic and Tulip, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler

Snakes Head Fritillary, Wild Garlic and Tulip, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Fritillaria iuncifolijs; II Allium ursinum; III Tulipa viridis coloris; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Judas Tree, May Lily, Moonwort, Liverwort, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler

Judas Tree, May Lily, Moonwort, Liverwort, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Arbor Iudae (Cercis siliquastrum); II Unifolium (Maianthemum bifolium); III Lunaria Botrytis IIII Hepatica Palustris. Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Four variets of Dog Rose, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Four variets of Dog Rose, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Rosa sylvestris odorata incarnato flore; II Rosa Sylvestris flore rubro; III Rosa milesiarubra flore simpli (Rosa Gallica); IV Rosa eglenteria (Rosa Rubiginosa)

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Three Varieties of Buttercup, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Three Varieties of Buttercup, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Ranunculus Hortensis erectus flore simplici luteo [Bulbous buttercup]; II Ranunculus Montanus maior flore luteo [Common buttercup]; III Ranunculus erectus minimus flore pleno luteo prolifero

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Aquilegia, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613

Aquilegia, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613
I Aquilegia stellata flore albo minutillimis nigris punctis ornata; II Aquilegia coerulea inverso flore; III Aquilegia flore albo simplici; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Grape Hyacinths, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613

Grape Hyacinths, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613
I Hyacinthus Botryoides maior; II Muscari flore obsoleto albo; III Muscari flore obsoleto nigro; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Bindweed, Dogs Bane and Sea Bindweed, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)

Bindweed, Dogs Bane and Sea Bindweed, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)
I Convoluulus maior flore albo (wild morning glory Calystegiasepium); II Scammonca Monspelliens (Cynachum acutum); III Soldanella Marina (Calystegia soldanella)

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Double Flowered Apple, German Catch-Fly and a Bellflower, from Hortus Eystettensis

Double Flowered Apple, German Catch-Fly and a Bellflower, from Hortus Eystettensis
I Poma flore multiplici; II Lychnis viscosa sylvestis flore incarnato; III Rapunculus Sylvestius maior (Campanula patula); Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Spiny Bears Breech and Forget-Me-Nots, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)

Spiny Bears Breech and Forget-Me-Nots, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)
I Acanthus Spinosus; Model for the decoration on the top of classical columns, Corinthian Order in Roman and Baroque architecture; II Scorpisides Mairtertia Dodonei; III Scorpisides Maitertia Dodonei

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Narcissus, Tulip and Summer Snowflake, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)

Narcissus, Tulip and Summer Snowflake, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)
I Narcissus iuncifolius polyanthos albus; II Lilio Narcissus Bononiensis; III Leucojum Bulbosum minus; I Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Late Hyacinth and Star-Of-Bethlehem, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Late Hyacinth and Star-Of-Bethlehem, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Hyacinthus Serotinus obsoleto colore; II Ornithogalum lactum maximum; III Ornithogalum Spicatum maximum; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Harebell and Convovulus, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Harebell and Convovulus, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Campanula minor syluestris flore coeruleo; II Convolvulus Indicus flore violaceo; III Nil Arabiom Camerary; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Dittany, White Helleborine and Yellow Day Lily, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler

Dittany, White Helleborine and Yellow Day Lily, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Fraxinella; emits a vapour cloud on hot days which can be ignited, also called burning bush; II Epipactis angustifolius; III Asphodelus Liliaceus; I Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Various Narcissi, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Various Narcissi, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Narcissus albus maximus calice luteo brevi; II Narcissus albus medius calice luteo brevi; III Narcissus stotus luteus oblongo calice & reflexis folys; IV Pseudo Narcissus minimus Tuncifolius

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Persian Lily and Irises, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Persian Lily and Irises, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Lilium Persicum: Persian Lily actually a fritillary - related to Crown Imperial; II Iris tuberosa; III Chamairis angustis folys minor; IV Bulbus lily persici; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Creeping Bugle, Spring Vetch and Red Campion, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler

Creeping Bugle, Spring Vetch and Red Campion, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Consolida media (Ajuga repens); II Orobus Pannonicus (Lathyrus vernus); III Lychnis Sylvestris (Silene dioica); Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Musk Mallow, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613

Musk Mallow, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613
I Alcea vulgaris; II Alcea Fuiticans; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Mullein, genus Verbascum, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Mullein, genus Verbascum, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Blattaria flore albo; II Blattaria flore luteo; III Blattaria Pliny verbascum nigrum; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Dames Violet and a Field Iris, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Dames Violet and a Field Iris, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Iris pratensis maior; II Viola matronalis flore albo; III Viola matronalis flore purpunto; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Jamaica Sorrel, Bellflower and Prickly Saltwort, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler

Jamaica Sorrel, Bellflower and Prickly Saltwort, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Sabdariffa; II Campanula folys serratis coerulea; III Kali Minus; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Red-Yellow Day Lily and Groundsel, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Red-Yellow Day Lily and Groundsel, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Lilium fatuum; Grows over 1 metre tall; II Dorea Narbonensuim; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Chili Pepper [Nightshade Family], from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Chili Pepper [Nightshade Family], from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Piper Indicum rotun dum maximum; II Piper minimum Siliguis rotundis; Brought from the Americas by mid C16th but only then as an ornamental plan

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Fire Lily and Viola, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Fire Lily and Viola, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Lilium cruentum flore pleno; One of the lilies which produces bulbils in its leaf axils, its a hybridized form from the original alpine wild flower; II Viola erecta flore coeruleo; III Viola erecta

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Varieties of Larkspur, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Varieties of Larkspur, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Consolida regalis simplici flore rubro; II Consolida regalis flore plonara; III Consolida regalis flore plenor; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Turks Cap Lily, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Turks Cap Lily, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
Llium Montanum maximum polyanthos variegatum; Bred to grow especially tall and heavily flowered at Eichstatt; Found in the wild in Germany from 16thC; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Canterbury Bells, and Corn Cockles, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Canterbury Bells, and Corn Cockles, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Medium flore purpurea; II Pseudomelantoium flore rubescente; III Pseudo melantbium flore albo; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Scarlet Turks Cap Lily and Scilla Autumnalis, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler

Scarlet Turks Cap Lily and Scilla Autumnalis, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Hemerocallis Calcedonica polyanthos; II Scapuscum bulbo; III Hyacinthus stellatus autumnalis angustifolijs maior; I & II Lilium Martagon

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Turks Cap Lily and Enchanters Nightshade, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler

Turks Cap Lily and Enchanters Nightshade, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Circea; II Lilium montanum maius album punctatum; III Lilium Montanum minus album non punctatum; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Turks Cap Lily and Dianthus, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Turks Cap Lily and Dianthus, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Martagon Imperiale Moschatum; In 1612 this plant bore 210 flowers on its flowerhead; II Caryopoyllus minor sylvestus flore simplici; III Caryopaillus minor sylvestus flore pleno; Besler was an

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Snapdragons or Antirrhinums, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Snapdragons or Antirrhinums, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Antirrhinum flore albo; II Antirrbinum flore rubro; III Antirribinum Sylvestre; wild variety, is probably Antirrhinum orontium, the calfs snout or small snapdragon

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Hardy Geraniums, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613

Hardy Geraniums, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613
I Geranium moscatum odoratum; II Geranium Fuscum; III Geranium Saxatile; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Guaiacum and Chinese Privet, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Guaiacum and Chinese Privet, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Guaiacana; Guaiacum used against syphilis, gout and rheumatism - but is in fact an Asian Ebenaceae aka Date Plum: II Ligustrum; Poisonous berries once used for blue

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Asphodel, Burnt Orchid and Fumaria Spicata, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler

Asphodel, Burnt Orchid and Fumaria Spicata, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Asphodelus maior albus; II Cinosorchis flore purpureo, now rare; so named as the bud is black before flowers; III Fumarra rubea tenuifolia - fumaria spicata differs from other German species of

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Italian Cypress and Spanish Broom, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Italian Cypress and Spanish Broom, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Cupressus arbor; Italian cypress originally from Asia, brought by the Phoenicians and now considered native to Italy; II Spartium Hispanicum; usually more bare-stemmed than shown here; plant which

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Oxe Eye Daisy and Crown Daisy, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Oxe Eye Daisy and Crown Daisy, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Bellis maior, now Leucanthemum; II Chrysanthaemum Creticum luteum; III Chrysanthemum Creticum mixtum, now classified as Glebionis coronaria; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Background imageGerman School 17th Century Collection: Bloody Cranesbill and Bigroot Cranesbill, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)

Bloody Cranesbill and Bigroot Cranesbill, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)
I Geranium anglicanum variegatum; II Geranium sanguinaeium maius; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;



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