Martagon multis et magnis foriba luteis alios superans. Martagon flavio sub viridi color.

Martagon multis et magnis foriba luteis alios superans. Martagon flavio sub viridi color.
Artist:
SWEERT, Emanuel
Engraver:
JANSSON, Jan
Title:
Martagon multis et magnis foriba luteis alios superans. Martagon flavio sub viridi color.
Stock Code:
3745
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:
£355

Two varieties of martagon lily, showing the bulb 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.

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