Panacre Bessa 1772 1846 Collection

Euricles coronata, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Euricles coronata, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Cypripedium, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Cypripedium, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Hibiscus: H. rosa-sinensis, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Hibiscus: H. rosa-sinensis, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Yucca filimentosa, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Yucca filimentosa, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Commelina tuberosa, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Commelina tuberosa, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Aloe lingua, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Aloe lingua, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Sweet Orange: Citrus sinensis var: Bigaradia violacea, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa
Sweet Orange: Citrus sinensis var: Bigaradia violacea, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub

Amaryllis (A. sarniensis), pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Amaryllis (A. sarniensis), illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Kniphofia, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Kniphofia, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Dianthhus caryophyllus, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Dianthhus caryophyllus, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Camellia Japonica, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Camellia Japonica, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Caladium bicolor, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Caladium bicolor, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Fringed Iris, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Fringed Iris, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving). Iris fimbriata

Bryophyllum calycinum, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Bryophyllum calycinum, or Kalanchoe pinnata, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub

American Turkscap Lily, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
American Turkscap Lily, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Tulip: King Henry IV. pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Tulip: King Henry IV. illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Tulip: Duchess of Tuscany, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Tulip: Duchess of Tuscany, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Chalice Vine, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Chalice Vine, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Narcissus Tazetta, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Narcissus Tazetta, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving). a Div

Peretta Lemon, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Peretta Lemon, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Pelargonium Macranthon, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Pelargonium Macranthon, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Tulip Firebird, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Tulip Firebird, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Pelargonium, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Pelargonium, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Fritillaria imperialis, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Fritillaria imperialis, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Peaeonia Suffruticosa, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Peaeonia Suffruticosa, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Veltheimia viridifolia, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Veltheimia viridifolia, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Canna or Indian Shot Flower, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Canna or Indian Shot Flower, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Cactus, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Cactus, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Tulip Flaming Parrot, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Tulip Flaming Parrot, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Primula auricula, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Primula auricula, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Crocus Maesiacus, 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Crocus Maesiacus, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Cobaea scandens, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Cobaea scandens, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Hepatica nobilis, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Hepatica nobilis, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Bird of Paradise or Crane Flower, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Bird of Paradise or Crane Flower, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub

Melier, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Melier, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Ipomea Purga, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Ipomea Purga, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold), pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold), illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub

Nymphaea caerulea, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Nymphaea caerulea, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Passiflora pedata or Passion Flower, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Passiflora pedata or Passion Flower, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub

Mandrake: Mandragora officinarum, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Mandrake: Mandragora officinarum, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub

Banisteria: B. tormentosa, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Banisteria: B. tormentosa, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Crinum erubescens, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Crinum erubescens, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Amaryllis Purpurea, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Amaryllis Purpurea, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Tiger Flower or Peacock Flower, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Tiger Flower or Peacock Flower, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub

Persian Buttercup, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Persian Buttercup, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Nerium Oleander, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Nerium Oleander, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

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Panacre Bessa (1772-1846): A Botanical Illustrator Extraordinaire Step into the world of botanical art with Panacre Bessa, a talented artist whose exquisite illustrations continue to captivate even centuries later. Born in 1772 and passing away in 1846, Bessa left behind an impressive body of work that showcased his immense skill and passion for capturing the beauty of nature. One glance at his masterpieces reveals a meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of plant anatomy. In his publication "Euricles coronata, " released in 1836, Bessa immortalized this stunning flower with delicate strokes and vibrant colors. The same year saw the unveiling of "Cypripedium, " where he brought to life the intricate petals of this enchanting orchid. Bessa's talent extended beyond flowers as well. His depiction of "Hibiscus: H. Rosa-sinensis" showcases not only its striking blooms but also its lush foliage, transporting viewers straight into a tropical paradise. Meanwhile, "Yucca filimentosa" captures the unique architectural structure of this desert plant with remarkable precision. The breadth of Bessa's subjects is truly astounding; from the elegant blue blossoms of "Commelina tuberosa" to the spiky leaves and vibrant orange hues found in "Aloe lingua. " He even ventured into fruit illustration, presenting us with the alluring sight of a ripe Sweet Orange variety called Citrus sinensis var: Bigaradia violacea. In addition to these floral wonders, Bessa explored other facets of botany through his artistry. The graceful curves and rich red tones depicted in his portrayal of Amaryllis (A. Sarniensis) evoke both elegance and sensuality simultaneously. Kniphofia's fiery spikes burst forth from his canvas while Dianthhus caryophyllus showcases delicate carnations in all their splendor.