This is a painting of a tree with a serpent. The image depicts a central tree with a lush canopy of leaves, surrounded by an ornate border with floral patterns in gold and black. Winding its way around the tree's trunk is a large serpent. At the base of the tree, there is shrubbery. Traditional elements indicate a story with roots in religious or mythological themes. This is in the style of Renaissance biblical illustration.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1460/1480
- Medium
- metalcut, hand-colored in yellow, red-brown lake, and green
- Dimensions
- 2450 × 3244 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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