Citrus c 1708 by Johann Christoph Volckamer

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Very unusual and elaborate copper-plate engraving with later hand-coloring from Nurnbergische Hesperides by the German botanist Johann Christoph Volckamer.  Published in Nuremberg, c. 1708.

This handsome and unique work not only displays the citrus fruit prominently on a large scale in the foreground, but also includes very detailed view of an actual building, landscape or village. “A famous work on fruit culture and gardening, with plates in baroque style.” (Hunt, p.421).

Citrus fruits were cultivated in Europe from very early times. The sweet orange is thought to have been introduced to Portugal in 1548. “By the mid 17th century, the growing of citrus fruits had become fashionable, and no gentleman’s house was complete without its orangery” (Coats: The Book of Flowers, p. 53).

  • Inventory# B-665
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