Die grüne Eidechse von Jamaika (Lacerta bullaris)
Mark Catesby, veröffentlicht 1731–1743
- Künstler
- Mark Catesby
- Datierung
- veröffentlicht 1731–1743
- Gattung
- Druckgrafik
- Technik
- etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
- Maße
- 35,1 × 25,8 cm
- Sammlung
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Lizenz
- Gemeinfrei, CC0
Bildbeschreibung
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.