Aranzi stellati

This is an original hand-colored copperplate engraving by Johann Christoph Volkamer, from his two-volume work Nürnbergische Hesperides (Nuremberg Hesperides), published between 1708 and 1714. The work is a significant botanical and horticultural book on citrus fruits. Each plate depicts a specific citrus variety floating above a detailed landscape or architectural view. The image features a specific type of citrus labeled “Aranzi stellati,” which translates to “Star oranges”.