Lime Fruit (*Citrus Limonum*), Citronnier Limonier, Antique botanical print by Bessa (c.1801-1819)

Original antique print of the cultivated Chasselas grape vine, Vitis vinifera, by Pancrace Bessa.

Citrus tree Lemon tree Citronnier Limonier. 

Elegant depiction of a rich purple Muscat grape variety by Pancrace Bessa.

Kamchatka Rose Rosier du Kamchatka Original hand-colored botanical engraving by Pancrace Bessa.  

Dog Rose & Hedge Rose Rosier des chiens & Rosier des haies Original hand-colored botanical engraving by Pancrace Bessa.

Botanical illustration of the Saint Catherine plum, a delicate fruit-bearing tree, by Pancrace Bessa.  

Velvet Rose & Pompon Centifolia Rosier velu & Rosier à cent feuilles, Pompon Original hand-colored botanical engraving by Pancrace Bessa.

Bright and lush rendering of the white Muscat grape by Bessa. 

Citrus tree Citronnier. 

A finely executed early 19th-century botanical engraving illustrating a cultivated apple variety (Malus communis), drawn by Pancrace Bessa for Arbres et Arbustes. The composition combines precise botanical observation with refined decorative balance, presenting fruit and foliage with clarity and quiet elegance. Exceptional hand-colouring and careful modelling reflect the sophistication of French pomological illustration at its height. 

Two majestic oak leaves and acorns in classic naturalist style.

Hundred-petaled Rose Rose à cent feuilles Original hand-colored botanical engraving by Pancrace Bessa. 

A historic grape varietal rendered in lush green tones. 

Compact dark grape cluster with sharply defined foliage. 

Nine original citrus engravings by Pancrace Bessa, uniting rare cedrats, sculptural lemons, and monumental Pomme d’Adam varieties into a coherent Napoleonic-era ensemble. Botanical study and refined color harmonize in a portfolio conceived to be read as a whole.

Tree Peony Pivoine moutan Original hand-colored botanical engraving by Pancrace Bessa.