Prints from Johann Christoph Volckamer's Nurnbergishe Hesperides [1708-14]

These are superb examples of one of the most sought after and unusual series of botanical prints from the eighteenth century. At that time, structures known as orangeries came into fashion. Wealthy Europeans sought to grow and keep warmer climate plants, such as citrus and even palm trees, throughout the year. The potted trees could be transferred into these greenhouses to avoid the harsher, northern winters. These beautiful prints by Johann C. Volkcamer illustrate types of the then newly popular citrus fruit in delicate detail. Encircling the fruit are baroque ribbons naming each of the varieties. The large fruit hang serenely in the foreground over exquisite landscapes, country houses, and gardens. Most of the which were located in and around Volckamer's home of Nuremberg as well as northern Italy. The whole effect is somewhat surreal, yet still highly reflective of eighteenth century European taste.

• "Pomo d'Adamo foetifero." [Illustrated at right] $1,300
• "Limon incomparabile." p.41 $1,250
• "Limon da Canea." p.85 $1,250
• "Limoncello di Neapoli, Limonetta Calabrese." p.115 [Illustrated top left] $1,250
• "Lim: Pusilla Pila." p.122 $1,300

• "Limon Ponzino da Neapoli." p.125 $1,300
• "Limea da Gallitia." p.150a $1,250
• "Limia da Patrasso." p.153 [Illustrated top center] $1,350
• "Lumia da Gallicia." p.157 $1,300
• "Pompelmus Orientalis." p. 171 $1,350

• "Pompelmoes Occident." p.172 $1,350
• Unnamed, Mogeldorff in background. p.182b $1,350
• "Pompelmus." p.190a $1,350

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