Hortus Eystettensis

Hortus Eystettensis and the Legacy of Early Botanical Illustration

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Introduction In the early 17th century, one of the most ambitious and visually stunning botanical works ever created came to life: the Hortus Eystettensis. This masterpiece of botanical art not only documented plants with scientific precision but also elevated them into works of art. Compiled under the patronage of Prince-Bishop Johann Konrad von Gemmingen and […]

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Basilius Besler’s Hortus Eystettensis

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Basilius Besler’s Hortus Eystettensis is a monumental work of botanical art and science, showcasing the stunning plant collection of Prince-Bishop Johann Konrad von Gemmingen’s garden in Eichstätt, Bavaria. This Renaissance-style garden, situated on the Willibaldsburg overlooking Eichstätt, was a marvel of horticultural achievement. It was the first botanical garden in Germany and the only one outside of Italy

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