The image shows a large plant with clusters of green leaves and purple berries. A coiled brown snake with a striped pattern is located at the base of the plant. The colors in the image include shades of green for the leaves, rich purple for the berries, earthy brown for the snake, and a subtle beige background. Small pops of red can be seen from flowers among the leaves and berries. The snake is nestled in the lower right section of the image, while the plant extends upwards and slightly to the right and left, with the berries clustering towards the upper sections of the branches.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1731-1743
- Medium
- etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3389 × 4494 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original