Sujet
Four varieties of rhizomatous irises, from 'Hortus Eystettensis', by Basil Besler (1561-1629) pub.
Légende
I Chameiris flore argenteo; II Chameiris coeruleo & vio laceo colori; III Chameiris flore candido; IV Chameiris flavo & purpurascene flore; Iris is Greek for rainbow; plant is also a symbol of nobility, standing for 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
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Historica Graphica Collection
Notre référence
HRM19D80_288
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
38,8Mo (2,1Mo) / 27,9cm x 34,9cm / 3294 x 4117 (300dpi)