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Slow worm, Anguis fragilis, and Eastern glass
Slow worm, Anguis fragilis, and Eastern glass lizard, Ophisaurus ventralis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, directed by Turpin, and published by F. G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephines zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History
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This stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, published by F. G. Levrault between 1816 and 1830, showcases two intriguing reptiles: the Slow Worm, Anguis fragilis, and the Eastern Glass Lizard, Ophisaurus ventralis. The illustration is taken from Jussieu's Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles, a comprehensive natural history encyclopedia, and was produced under the artistic direction of Turpin. The Slow Worm, also known as the Slow Snake or Common Worm Snake, is depicted on the left side of the print. This non-venomous reptile is native to Europe and is often mistaken for a snake due to its long, slender body and scaly appearance. However, it is actually a legless lizard. The Slow Worm's coloration varies from olive green to brown, with a yellowish belly. On the right side of the print, the Eastern Glass Lizard, or Ophisaurus ventralis, is illustrated. This reptile is native to North America and is also known as the Glass Snake or the Transparent Snake due to its translucent belly. The Eastern Glass Lizard is non-venomous and can be found in a range of colors, from brown to bright green. The illustration was produced by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre, who was a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became an artist at the Museum of Natural History. The engraving was executed by Massard under Pretre's direction. The intricate stipple technique used in the engraving adds depth and texture to the image, making it a beautiful and accurate representation of these fascinating reptiles.
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