Hagedissen before 1650

Antonio Tempesta’s *Hagedissen* (before 1650) depicts four different species of lizards in a detailed, naturalistic style typical of the artist's work. The print is a prime example of the 16th and 17th century fascination with scientific observation, especially of the natural world. This artistic style, known as naturalism, can be characterized by the precise rendering of anatomy, texture, and other details. This print, now held at the Rijksmuseum, serves as a reminder of the artistic and scientific developments of the early modern period.