Title

Stinking Iris, Orlaya, and Crosswort Gentian, from 'Hortus Eystettensis', by Basil Besler (1561-1629

Caption

I Spatula foetida; II Caucalis Dodonei; III Cruciata - plants with this cross shape were credited with many healing properties; 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

HRM19D86_205

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

49,0Mb (2,3Mb) / 12,7in x 14,9in / 3824 x 4483 (300dpi)

Keywords

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