The Lyon Lizard (Lacerta 6-lineata)
Mark Catesby, publicado en 1731–1743
- Artista
- Mark Catesby
- Fecha
- publicado en 1731–1743
- Tipo
- Estampa
- Técnica
- etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
- Medidas
- 34,9 × 25,6 cm
- Colección
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licencia
- Dominio público, CC0
Descripción de la imagen
The image shows a botanical illustration of an orchid plant with green leaves and a yellow flower. A brown lizard is wrapped around the stem. The color palette includes green, yellow, and brown against a beige background. The roots are visible at the bottom, with the plant stem rising vertically through the center. The lizard is positioned on the lower left, its tail curling around the stem. The flower is located towards the top right, with long petals extending outward.