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1.Sesamoides magnu Cordi flo Virid. Color 2. Heleborusniger.flo.albo. 3. Calceolus Marieflo. flavo 3. Helebor niger feruleceus flo Luteo.

Artist:

SWEERT, Emanuel

Engraver:

JANSSON, Jan

Title:

1.Sesamoides magnu Cordi flo Virid. Color 2. Heleborusniger.flo.albo. 3. Calceolus Marieflo. flavo 3. Helebor niger feruleceus flo Luteo.

Stock Code:

3739

Method:

Copper engraving

Colouring:

Later colour

Atlas:

Florilegium

Size: (W x H):

21cm x 33.5cm

8½ inches x 13 inches

Date:

Amsterdam 1647

Price:

£395

A beautiful print of four species of flower: Two varieties of hellebore, yellow ladies slipper, and one other. The designs are beautifully balanced on the page and the captions elegantly inscribed. Emanuel Sweert's Florilegium was first printed in Frankfurt by Kempner in 1612 -1614. It was originally a sales catalogue for plants and bulbs from Sweert's gardens, to be sold at fairs in Frankfurt and Amsterdam. Sweert was prefect of the gardens of the Emperor Rudolf II.

In fine condition with good margins. Mounted size: 41.5 x 55.5cm.

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