Watercolour and gouache on vellum of Jacea Orientalis (Centaurea orientalis) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Current botanical name: Centaurea orientalis. English vernacular name: yellow knapweed. Jaceo is old generic name for many Centaurea. Latin inscription means 'Jacea orientalis spreading, appearance of Carthamus, large yellow flowers'
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Watercolour, gouache, gum arabic and gold on sheep vellum. 42 cm x 30 cm, mounted