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.
Kunstner
Mark Catesby
Datering
published 1731–1743
Type
Print
Teknik
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Mål
35.1 × 25.8 cm
Samling
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licens
Offentligt domæne, CC0

Billedbeskrivelse

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