Acanthus sativus vel mollis Vergilii [Acanthus mollis]
Information
Title
Acanthus sativus vel mollis Vergilii [Acanthus mollis]
Record type
Drawings
Original Reference
A/CAu/P/11
Author or creator
Aubriet; Claude (1665-1742); artist
Date
c.1700
Scope & content
Pen and ink drawing on paper of Acanthus sativus vel mollis Vergilii (now Acanthus mollis) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Acanthus mollis is the current botanical name. English vernacular name: Bear's breeches. CB is a reference to Caspar Bauhin
Level
Item
Extent
1 item
Physical description
Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.5 cm x 16.5 cm