The Green Lizard of Jamaica (Lacerta bullaris)

Mark Catesby, published 1731–1743

The image shows a green lizard with a red throat perched on a plant with pink and yellow flowers. The plant has green leaves, pink and yellow flowers, and brown seed pods. The lizard is positioned on a branch with leaves and flowers around it, along with hanging seed pods.
Artist
Mark Catesby
Date
published 1731–1743
Type
Print
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
35 × 26.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a green lizard with a red throat perched on a plant with pink and yellow flowers. The plant has green leaves, pink and yellow flowers, and brown seed pods. The lizard is positioned on a branch with leaves and flowers around it, along with hanging seed pods.

Mark Catesby