Fungus piliolo rotundiore monceran dictus inst [Agaricus cf campestris]
Information
Title
Fungus piliolo rotundiore monceran dictus inst [Agaricus cf campestris]
Record type
Drawings
Original Reference
A/CAu/P/190
Author or creator
Aubriet; Claude (1665-1742); artist
Date
c.1700
Scope & content
Pen and ink drawing on paper of Fungus piliolo rotundiore monceran dictus inst (identified as Agaricus cf campestris) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Identified as Agaricus cf campestris. Inscription 'dictus' means 'called' or better 'so called'. 'Pileolo rotundior' means 'rounded cap' (pileolum = skullcap) English vernacular name: field mushroom
Level
Item
Extent
1 item
Physical description
Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 23.2 cm x 17 cm