Cerasus Florepeno, Cerasus Meemosa Sylvestris, Summitates Piceae.
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Basilius Besler's Cerasus Florepeno, Cerasus Meemosa Sylvestris, Summitates Piceae. into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The exquisite botanical illustration Cerasus Florepeno, Cerasus Meemosa Sylvestris, Summitates Piceae from Basilius Besler's monumental Hortus Eystettensis (1613) transports viewers into a Renaissance-era garden of scientific wonder. This meticulously hand-colored engraving showcases Besler's masterful balance of empirical accuracy and artistic elegance, presenting cherry blossoms and spruce tips with such lifelike precision that one can almost smell their delicate fragrance. Created for the Bishop of Eichstätt's legendary gardens, the work epitomizes the 17th-century convergence of art and science, where each specimen appears both as a biological study and a decorative masterpiece. Besler's compositions revolutionized botanical art by presenting plants in their seasonal glory rather than flattened herbarium specimens, influencing generations of natural history illustrators. The soft veining of cherry petals contrasts beautifully with the geometric spruce needles, all rendered in delicate watercolor washes that have retained their luminosity across four centuries.
For contemporary interiors, this Besler engraving brings timeless sophistication. Its vertical botanical arrangement works exceptionally well in entryways or beside windows where natural light enhances the delicate coloration. Choose warm antique gilt frames to complement the vellum tones, or opt for clean black gallery frames in modern offices. The artwork's 20×16 inch format (typical for Hortus Eystettensis plates) suits above consoles or as part of a salon-style grouping. Pair with muted sage greens or soft peach wall colors that echo the illustration's palette, or create striking contrast against deep navy feature walls. In studies or libraries, it harmonizes beautifully with leather-bound books and brass accents; in minimalist spaces, its scientific precision adds organic warmth without visual clutter. Consider displaying beside living plants to blur the boundary between art and nature, just as Besler intended.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
