Cotogna Durona Massima o Giallona di Verona - Peach

by Giorgio Gallesio

Bring a piece of 19th-century Italian horticultural history into your home with this exquisite botanical illustration of the Cotogna Durona Massima o Giallona di Verona (literally translated as the Maximum Firm Quince or The Big Yellow of Verona). Originally featured in Giorgio Gallesio’s monumental work, Pomona Italiana (1817–1839), this masterpiece captures the peak of Italian pomological art.

Gallesio, a legendary Italian botanist, dedicated his life to documenting the rich diversity of Italy's native fruits. This stunning print showcases the unique characteristics of the Verona Quince—celebrated for its massive size, intense golden-yellow hue, and exceptionally firm, fragrant flesh. The illustration beautifully captures the fruit's distinctively asymmetrical, bumpy shape, its textured skin, and the vibrant green foliage surrounding it, reflecting the meticulous precision of classic scientific illustration.

Perfect for bringing timeless warmth to a kitchen, dining room, or sophisticated study, this rare botanical print bridges the gap between scientific mastery and fine art.