Johann Theodor de Bry Hyacinth Journal — 1611 Florilegium Novum Notebook

In 1611, Johann Theodor de Bry published the Florilegium Novum in Frankfurt, capturing the exotic Oriental hyacinths arriving from the Ottoman Empire with the meticulous copper-plate precision of the de Bry family tradition — Plate 57 on the front cover shows Hyacinthus orientalis maior flore caeruleo and its white companion framed by the decorative dark border characteristic of early 17th-century Frankfurt publishing, while Plate 58 on the back documents further varieties of the Oriental hyacinth, completing a full-wrap portrait of one of the most coveted bulbs of the age, at the height of the European passion for exotic Ottoman flowers that would culminate in the tulip mania of the 1630s.

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Product Details

• Format: Hardcover journal with matte laminated full-wrap cover
• Pages: 150 lined pages (75 sheets) with perforations for easy removal
• Binding: Casewrap sewn binding — flexible and lay-flat
• Dimensions: 5.75 × 8 inches
• Weight: 250 g (0.55 lbs)
• Cover: Matte laminated full-wrap print

Perfect For

• Gardeners and bulb enthusiasts celebrating the Dutch Golden Age's passion for exotic Ottoman flowers
• Hyacinth and spring flower lovers drawn to the copper-plate precision of the de Bry family botanical tradition
• Early botanical illustration collectors and admirers of the Florilegium Novum and Frankfurt's golden age of publishing
• Lovers of the de Bry family dynasty and their extraordinary contribution to botanical art
• Thoughtful gift seekers looking for a beautifully designed journal for gardeners, botanists, and lovers of Dutch Golden Age art
• Anyone who finds beauty in spring blooms and inspiration in the botanical heritage of early 17th-century Europe