Plate 57: A Snake, a Fire Salamander, and a Snakelike Creature with Two Legs

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of various reptiles on a grassy patch. The image features three reptiles: a salamander-like creature on the left, a coiled snake in the center, and a dark lizard on the lower left. The background includes grass and rocks. Latin script frames the scene at the top and bottom. The drawing is detailed, depicting the reptiles realistically.