This is a drawing of two fish species displayed on a plain background. The top fish has armor-like scales covering its body in a pattern, with spines on its fins and along its back. Its fins are small compared to its large, rounded head and body. The bottom fish is elongated and slender with a long body that tapers towards a small tail. It has an open mouth lined with teeth and antennae-like appendages near its jaws. There is an additional element near the bottom center of the drawing.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1731-1743
- Medium
- etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4605 × 3411 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original