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A nobleman and his wife view their garden through a window under the words "kalendarium hortense". Etching.

A large renaissance water garden with angels in the clouds above. Etching.

A gathering of many different animals with a large walled classical Italian-style garden behind and a banner bearing the book title above. Etching by W. Hollar, 1663, after himself.

Genoa, with the aid of Arethusa, Alcimus, and Cosmus, introduces the lemon tree into Italy, thanks to the warm air of the Ligurian coast. Engraving by G.F. Greuter after G. Reni.

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Gardens, Italian

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A nobleman and his wife view their garden through a window under the words "kalendarium hortense". Etching.

Genoa, with the aid of Arethusa, Alcimus, and Cosmus, introduces the lemon tree into Italy, thanks to the warm air of the Ligurian coast. Engraving by G.F. Greuter after G. Reni.

A gathering of many different animals with a large walled classical Italian-style garden behind and a banner bearing the book title above. Etching by W. Hollar, 1663, after himself.

A large renaissance water garden with angels in the clouds above. Etching.