Modern Art Print/Poster - Basilius Besler Tulips - Hortus Eystettensis - Large Botanical Reproduction

An exhibition-quality art print reproducing a classic 17th-century copperplate engraving of Tulips by Basilius Besler.

This piece represents one of the most famous botanical illustrations from the landmark 1613 work, ‘Hortus Eystettensis’ (The Garden of Eichstätt).

Key Features:
+++ Visuals: Depicts five distinct tulip specimens in the "Spring" series, complete with detailed root bulbs and variegated (striped) petals which were highly prized in the 1600s.
+++ Typography: Features the distinctive Latin nomenclature calligraphy found in the original 1613 edition (e.g., Tulipa candida, Tulipa lutea).
+++ Style: Scientific botanical illustration typical of the late Renaissance/Early Baroque period, isolating the plants against a neutral background for study.

Physical Specs:
+++ Date: Modern Reproduction (Late 20th Century)[4]
+++ Dimensions: 18 x 21 inches[2]
+++ Format: Single-sided heavy stock art poster

Condition Report: Fine. No flaws or blemishes noted. Edges are sharp and the surface is clean. Colors are vivid. Gift quality.

This print is a reproduction from Basilius Besler's Hortus Eystettensis, a massive botanical catalog published in 1613. It documented the garden of the Prince-Bishop of Eichstätt in Bavaria, which was the only major European botanical garden outside of Italy at the time.

These tulip illustrations are historically fascinating because they were published just years before "Tulip Mania" swept Europe, crashing economies and making the tulip the most desired flower in the world. Besler’s work is famous for being the first to portray plants at life-size with their root systems, changing botanical art from crude medicinal sketches to high art.

Keywords: Basilius Besler, Hortus Eystettensis, Botanical Art, Tulip Mania, Garden of Eichstatt, Wall Decor, Floral Print, 17th Century Style, Variegated Tulip, Scientific Illustration.

Item #21448

Price: $35.00