The Glass Snake (Anguis ventralis)

Mark Catesby, published 1731–1743

The image depicts a snake coiled around a stem with a flower. The snake is the largest object, alongside the flower with pink petals and a brown center. The color palette includes muted yellows, greens, pinks, browns, and black hues. The snake is positioned horizontally from the left side towards the right, with its head near the upper right corner, while the flower stands vertically from the center right, with leaves extending outwards.
Artist
Mark Catesby
Date
published 1731–1743
Type
Print
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
25 × 34.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a snake coiled around a stem with a flower. The snake is the largest object, alongside the flower with pink petals and a brown center. The color palette includes muted yellows, greens, pinks, browns, and black hues. The snake is positioned horizontally from the left side towards the right, with its head near the upper right corner, while the flower stands vertically from the center right, with leaves extending outwards.

Mark Catesby