Lizard
1691
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1691
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Lizard is a 1691 ink by Johann Teyler, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a lizard curled up with its head raised. Its body is covered in detailed scales, and its tail is coiled beneath it. The colors are muted—soft browns and pinks on its belly, with darker spots on its back. The artist used a method called *inking à la poupée* to add color, which means they likely dabbed ink onto the plate before pressing it. This helped create the soft, layered look. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Teyler made these precise lines.
Your cart is empty
Explore artworks →
