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.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1731-1743
- Medium
- etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4572 × 3389 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original