Basilius Besler’s Hortus Eystettensis
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 …