1737
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Hog-nose Snake (Boa contortrix) is a 1737 ink by Mark Catesby, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a snake curled around a flower stem. The snake has a brown and yellow pattern, and the flowers are yellow with black spots. The background is a light beige color. The snake is wrapped around the stem in an S-shape, and its head is facing downwards. The flowers are blooming, and there are some leaves on the stem. The overall effect is one of natural beauty and elegance. If you like this painting, you might also want to explore the work of Catesby, Mark.
Mark Catesby (24 March 1683 – 23 December 1749) was an English naturalist who studied the flora and fauna of the New World.
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