Drie hagedissen before 1650

This etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, created before 1650, depicts three lizards in meticulous detail. The artwork, titled "Drie hagedissen", highlights Tempesta's skill in naturalism, capturing the creatures' intricate scales and textures. The lizards are positioned in various poses, emphasizing their anatomy and movement. The piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Tempesta's contribution to the scientific illustration of the 17th century, a time when natural history was a burgeoning field.