The Lyon Lizard (Lacerta 6-lineata)

Mark Catesby, published 1731–1743

The image shows a botanical illustration of an orchid plant with green leaves and a yellow flower. A brown lizard is wrapped around the stem. The color palette includes green, yellow, and brown against a beige background. The roots are visible at the bottom, with the plant stem rising vertically through the center. The lizard is positioned on the lower left, its tail curling around the stem. The flower is located towards the top right, with long petals extending outward.
Artista
Mark Catesby
Data
published 1731–1743
Tipus
Print
Tècnica
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Mides
34.9 × 25.6 cm
Col·lecció
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Llicència
Domini públic, CC0

Descripció de la imatge

The image shows a botanical illustration of an orchid plant with green leaves and a yellow flower. A brown lizard is wrapped around the stem. The color palette includes green, yellow, and brown against a beige background. The roots are visible at the bottom, with the plant stem rising vertically through the center. The lizard is positioned on the lower left, its tail curling around the stem. The flower is located towards the top right, with long petals extending outward.

Mark Catesby