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[Eight bulbs and eight flowering heads of varieties of grape hyacinths].

Artist:

SWEERT, Emanuel

Engraver:

JANSSON, Jan

Title:

[Eight bulbs and eight flowering heads of varieties of grape hyacinths].

Stock Code:

3740

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

Beautiful print of eight varieties of the muscari family (grape hyacinths), showing the bulbs and flowering heads. 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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