Pseudocolocynthis pomiformis by Basil Besler
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Pseudocolocynthis pomiformis by Basil Besler
Pseudocolocynthis pomiformis from Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler
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Asterid Botanic Cucumis Cucurbitaceae Cucurbitales Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Melon Rosid Solanaceae Solanales Solanum Tomato Angiospermae Basil Besler Besler Cucumis Melo Dicot Dicotyledon Hortus Eystettensis Magnoliophyta
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This stunning engraving depicts the Pseudocolocynthis pomiformis, or melon, as it was beautifully illustrated by the renowned botanist and artist, Basil Besler, for the esteemed Hortus Eystettensis publication in the late 16th century. The melon, a member of the Cucurbitaceae family within the order Cucurbitales and the class Magnoliopsida, is an angiosperm, or flowering plant, and is classified as an asterid eudicot, specifically a rosid. The intricate detail in this engraving showcases the melon's distinctive features, including its lobed leaves, tendrils, and the oblong, ribbed fruit adorned with netted patterns. The melon, a close relative to the cucumber and the tomato, was highly valued in Europe during the Renaissance period for its succulent and delicious fruit. Basil Besler, a German botanist and artist, was a leading figure in the field of botanical illustration during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is best known for his work on the Hortus Eystettensis, a botanical encyclopedia commissioned by the Duke of Bavaria, which featured over 700 meticulously detailed engravings of various plants. This engraving of the melon is a testament to Besler's exceptional skill and dedication to documenting the natural world. The Hortus Eystettensis was a groundbreaking work that played a significant role in the development of botanical science and the study of plants. This exquisite illustration of the melon, with its intricate detail and accurate representation, remains a valuable historical record of this important plant species.
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