Stellio Changed into a Lizard by Ceres
1635
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1635
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Stellio Changed into a Lizard by Ceres is a 1635 ink by Leonard Bramer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man crouching on rocky ground, his body twisting into a lizard’s shape. His face is half-human, half-reptile, with sharp claws and a tail curling up. In the background, a moon hangs in a dark sky, and a few scattered trees and ruins add to the eerie scene. The artist used only black ink and gray wash, with white highlights to make the figure pop. The rough, sketchy lines give it a raw, unfinished feel—like a quick study rather than a polished work. Want to see more by this artist? Check out Bramer, Leonard.
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