Hortus Eystettensis: Tulipa Globosa Ferotina Cinabrio Colore
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Basilius Besler's Hortus Eystettensis: Tulipa Globosa Ferotina Cinabrio Colore 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 Hortus Eystettensis: Tulipa Globosa Ferotina Cinabrio Colore by Basilius Besler is a mesmerizing botanical masterpiece from the early 17th century, capturing the exotic allure of tulips during Europe's first major plant craze. Created for the Hortus Eystettensis (1613), Bishop Johann Konrad von Gemmingen's seminal botanical atlas, this copperplate engraving showcases Besler's meticulous scientific precision fused with Baroque elegance. The composition presents a single tulip dramatically backlit against a plain background, its flame-like petals bleeding from crimson to golden-yellow – a visual hymn to nature's flamboyance. This work epitomizes Renaissance naturalism meeting Flemish floral painting traditions, while its historical significance lies in documenting pre-Tulip Mania specimen cultivation. As one of 367 plates cataloging Eichstätt Garden's flora, it remains a cornerstone of botanical art, influencing later flower painters like Maria Sibylla Merian.
For contemporary interiors, this artwork lends sophistication to minimalist spaces or enhances traditional studies. Frame it in an ornate gilt-wood frame matching its Baroque origins for classic libraries, or opt for a slender black gallery frame in modern offices to let the intense cinnabar hues dominate. Ideal above mantels or as part of a salon-style wall cluster, its vertical format (original prints measure ~50x40cm) suits narrow walls. Pair with terracotta vases or deep green velvets to echo its warm palette, while brass accents mirror the flower's metallic sheen. In commercial spaces like boutique hotels, enlarged reproductions make striking lobby art when combined with botanical upholstery and raw wood finishes for biophilic harmony. The solitary bloom's graphic impact commands attention yet maintains versatility – equally at home in a Soho loft or a Georgian townhouse.
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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.
