Besler, Basilius (1561-1629)
I. Mandragora foemina, II. Chelidonium minus
from Hortus Eystettensis, 1613 or later
I. Mandragora foemina, II. Chelidonium minusfrom Hortus Eystettensis, Eichstatt and Nuremburg, 1613 or laterCopper plate engraving with later hand-coloring, image 18 5/8 x 15 1/2 in (20 7/8 x 16 1/4 in sheet), on laid paper with grape cluster watermark, no text on verso, some minor mostly marginal spotting or background staining, some light chipping to sheet edge, matted.