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Large Sunflower (Flos Solis Maior), plate 1 from part 5, B. Besler, "Hortus Eystettensis", 1713 edition
Possibly after: Basil Besler (German, 1561–1628)
Unidentified artist, German, 17th century
Hand-colored by: Unidentified artist, German, 18th century
Unidentified artist, German, 17th century
Hand-colored by: Unidentified artist, German, 18th century
1613, published 1713
Medium/Technique
Engraving, hand-colored
Dimensions
Platemark: 48.5 x 40.3 cm (19 1/8 x 15 7/8 in.)
Sheet: 52 x 42.5 cm (20 1/2 x 16 3/4 in.)
Sheet: 52 x 42.5 cm (20 1/2 x 16 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection
Accession Number69.97
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Nissen 0158; Arber p 244
ProvenanceElita R. Dike, Brookline; to her spouse George P. Dike, Brookline; bequest to MFA May 14, 1969