The Green Lizard of Jamaica (Lacerta bullaris)

Mark Catesby, published 1731–1743

This is a drawing of a lizard on a flowering plant. The image depicts a lizard on the branches of a plant with pinkish-red buds and small yellow flowers. The plant has green leaves and brown seed pods. The lizard is detailed, showing its scales and open mouth. The drawing is focused, detailed, and realistic, resembling botanical illustrations.
Artista
Mark Catesby
Data
published 1731–1743
Tipus
Print
Tècnica
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Mides
35.1 × 25.8 cm
Col·lecció
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Llicència
Domini públic, CC0

Descripció de la imatge

This is a drawing of a lizard on a flowering plant. The image depicts a lizard on the branches of a plant with pinkish-red buds and small yellow flowers. The plant has green leaves and brown seed pods. The lizard is detailed, showing its scales and open mouth. The drawing is focused, detailed, and realistic, resembling botanical illustrations.

Mark Catesby