Basilius Besler S Florilegium The Book Of Plants
riods, such as the works of Leonhart Fuchs or Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Besler’s florilegium stands out for its encyclopedic scope and lavish presentation. While Fuchs’ *De Historia Stirpium* focused heavily on medicinal plants and Redouté’s later works emphasized delicate watercolors, Besler’s compilat
