Pen and ink drawing on paper of Asparagus creticus (now Asparagus aphyllus) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Recto: LR: Handwritten in ink: 'Asparagus creticus fructicosus, crassioribus et brevioribus aculeis, magno fructu coroll. Inst. Rei herb 21' 'Asparagus creticus fructicosus, crassioribus et brevioribus aculeis, magno fructu coroll. Inst. Rei herb 21 it.1.. Asparagus aphyllus is the current botanical name. English vernacular name: asparagus
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Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.7 cm x 16.5 cm. pen and ink. paper. grey wash