Twee hagedissen before 1650

"Twee Hagedissen" (Two Lizards) is a 17th century etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, known for his natural history illustrations. The work showcases two lizards, meticulously detailed, against a backdrop of a small Italian village, highlighting Tempesta's skill in capturing both the animal's anatomy and the landscape. The print, now in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the scientific observation and artistic beauty that characterized this period of natural history illustration.