The image shows a snake wrapped around the stem of a plant with blooming lilies. The snake has brown spots on a tan background, and the lilies have orange and yellow hues with speckled patterns. The flowers have curled back petals, and the plant's leaves are green. The snake winds through the upper part of the image, with lilies at the bottom left and bottom right. The color palette includes browns, greens, yellows, and oranges on a muted background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1731-1743
- Medium
- etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3411 × 4683 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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