Fig (Ficus carica L.): 57 segments of flowers and fruits at different stages of maturity with detailed description. Coloured engraving by J.J. or J.E. Haid, c.1750, after G.D. Ehret.
- Ehret, Georg Dionysius, 1708-1770.
- Date:
- [1750-53]
- Reference:
- 18380i
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Description
Fruit of the common fig is eaten raw or dried. A syrup from the fruit is used as a laxative
Publication/Creation
[Nuremberg], [1750-53]
Physical description
1 print : line engraving, with watercolour ; platemark 45.2 x 30 cm
Lettering
Fructificatio Ficus caricæ Linn. ...
Lettering continues on the print with a description of the floral and fruit segments shown
Reference
Wellcome Collection 18380i
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