Fico Vezzoso - Fig

by Giorgio Gallesio

Dive into the golden era of Mediterranean botany with this wonderful reproduction of "Fico Vezzoso" from the master Italian pomologist Giorgio Gallesio. Published in Pomona Italiana from 1817 until 1839, this beautiful image portrays Ficus Carica Sativa (The Sweet Fico Dattero or Date Fig, historically).

This amazing piece was reproduced in order to preserve the original watercolors of this classic illustration. Depicting a twin figs on one branch as well as the internal honeyed portion of the fig, this print is an excellent marriage of classic science and Italian elegance.