I. Tussilago. II. Pulsatilla flore caeruleo III. Pulsatilla flore albo. IV. Ranunculus nemorosus albus. V. Saxifraga aurea.

A beautiful print showing five winter flowers. One of a collection of botanicals from Basilius Besler’s Hortus Eystettensis. Besler was a Nuremburg apothecary in charge of the elaborate garden of the Bishop Prince of Eisenstatt. The plates, illustrating more than a thousand flowers were arranged according to the seasons.When the book was published in 1613, it was the largest book ever printed.

Very good condition. Large margins. Repair to lower left hand corner. A crisp clear impression.