Orchis cretica, maxima flore pallii Episcopalis forma [Ophrys fuciflora]
Information
Title
Orchis cretica, maxima flore pallii Episcopalis forma [Ophrys fuciflora]
Author or creator
Aubriet, Claude (1665-1742)
Role
Artist
Record type
Drawings
Original Reference
A/CAu/P/433
Date
c.1700
Scope & content
Pen and ink drawing on paper of Orchis cretica, maxima flore pallii Episcopalis forma (now Ophrys fuciflora) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Recto: LR: Handwritten in graphite pencil: 'Orchis cretica, maxima flore pallii Episcopalis forma Coroll Inst Rei herb 30 [...] 1.32'. Current botanical name: Ophrys fuciflora. English vernacular name: Late Spider Orchid
Extent
1 item
Physical description
Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.7 cm x 16.7 cm. pen and ink. paper. grey wash