Volckamer Nürnbergische Hesperides Citrus Engravings
$214.00
Johan Christoph Volckamer Nürnbergische Hesperides hand colored citrus engravings, circa 1708-1714.
Description
Johan Christoph Volckamer Nürnbergische Hesperides Citrus Engravings, circa 1708-1714. Johann Christoph Volckamer — a wealthy Nuremberg silk merchant — who cultivated a fine citrus greenhouse and garden. He engaged several artists and engravers to produce Nürnbergische Hesperides, a two-volume botanical catalog featuring his collection. The first volume was published in 1708, and the continuation volume in 1714. Each consists of four parts on citrus fruits and one part devoted to other flowering plants or fruits.
Plate marks evident. Housed in sage mats with gilt border and gold frames.
3 Available:
Aranzo di mezo sapore, Marchese Dettori
Aranzo dolce con fog rizza, Grimani a Noventa
Limon Rosolino, Palazzo alla Mira
Size: all pages approximately 13.5″L x 8.5″; framed 19.25″L x 14.25″W
