Pen and ink drawing on paper of Vitex foliis angustioribus, cannabis moda dispositis. Agnus castus (now Vitex agnus-castus) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Recto: LC: Handwritten in graphite pencil: 'Vitex foliis angustioribus, cannabis moda / dispositis. CB. Pin. Agnus castus'.. Current botanical name: Vitex agnus-castus. Latin inscription means 'Vitex with narrow leaves arranged in the manner of Hemp [Cannabis]' and 'Agnus castus' (Holy Lamb)'. English vernacular name: Chaste Tree
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Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.4 cm x 16.8 cm. pen and ink. paper. grey wash