Fiore di Pesco Magni Petali a Corolla Bianchiccia - Peach Flower

by Giorgio Gallesio

Experience the glory of botanical illustration at its height with this stunning reprinting of Giorgio Gallesio’s Fiore di Pesco (Peach Blossom). Originally printed in Pisa as part of Pomona Italiana—generally regarded as the best Italian text on pomology—this rare composition moves away from the juicy fruit itself to honor the fleeting beauty of its blossom: Magni Petali a Corolla Bianchiccia (Large-Petaled, Whitish Corolla).

While this is not your usual depiction of flora, Gallesio’s composition features a unique botanical specimen. The large, unfolding petals have a delicate off-white to cream coloring with touches of pink, along with a complex cluster of filaments. This original piece was crafted using the exacting technique of hand-colored aquatint engraving and possesses an elegant depth with soft textures.