Title
Three varieties of rhizomatous beardless irises, from 'Hortus Eystettensis', by Basil Besler (1561-
Caption
i. Iris Calcedonica Latifolia; ii.Iris Florontina; iii Iris Illyrica; 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
HRM19D85_127
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
73,0Mb (4,8Mb) / 15,2in x 18,6in / 4566 x 5589 (300dpi)