Title
Three varieties of rhizomatous bearded irises, from 'Hortus Eystettensis', by Basil Besler (1561-16
Caption
i. Iris Latifolia violaceo co lore maior; ii.Iris Latifolia vulgaris coerule; iii Iris Latifolia maior va riegata; Iris is greek for rainbow plant, is a symbol of nobility representing the sceptre. The French royal 'fleur de lys' is an iris. Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat
Historica Graphica Collection
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Historica Graphica Collection
Reference
HRM19D80_069
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
69,2Mb (4,7Mb) / 14,8in x 18,2in / 4429 x 5465 (300dpi)