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1.Mala Insana 2.Poma Amoris 3. Solanum Somniferum 4. Solanum halicacabum.

Artist:

SWEERT, Emanuel

Engraver:

JANSSON, Jan

Title:

1.Mala Insana 2.Poma Amoris 3. Solanum Somniferum 4. Solanum halicacabum.

Stock Code:

3741

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:

£435

This beautiful print shows four species from the nightshade family, including deadly nightshade, aubergine and tomato. Each illustration shows both the fruit and the flower. 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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