BESLER, Basilius (1561-1629). Molucca Levis [Bells of Ireland]. 1613-1640. KOP Furniture 8 3/4” x 6 7/8”

8 3/4” x 6 7/8”

A classic late 19th Century view

Robert Vaugondy

30" x 25 1/2" framed

BESLER, Basilius (1561-1629). Molucca Levis [Bells of Ireland]. 1613-1640. KOP Furniture 8 3/4” x 6 7/8”BESLER, Basilius (1561 1629) Molucca Levis [Bells of Ireland] Engraving with original hand color from "Horus Eystettensis" (The Garden of Eichstatt) Eichstatt and Nuremburg, 1613 40 approx. 21 x 17" sheet Basilius Beslers great botanical work is a landmark of botanical documentation and pre Linnaean classification, as well as one of the most splendidly stylized and aesthetically powerful botanical works ever produced. Besler was an apothecary and