Muscular tissue of a lizards left claw
1970
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
1970
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
This drawing shows a lizard’s claw in sharp detail. The artist focused on texture, using lines to show tiny scales and rough skin. Look closely—every line serves a purpose. This isn’t just a study of a claw. It’s an example of scientific art from the early 1900s. Artists often drew animals this way to teach others about anatomy. The lines are precise, almost like a map of the creature’s body. Check out the Museum of Ethnography to see how science and art overlap.
