Bucephalus Viridis — Reptilia Plate 3

This elegant historical zoological plate presents Bucephalus viridis as a long, slender green snake arranged in sweeping overlapping curves across a warm cream ground. Its raised head and extended body create a graceful horizontal composition, while the looping form allows the finely patterned scales to remain the principal visual feature.

The coloration shifts subtly from fresh leaf green to softer yellow-green along the underside. Individual scales are carefully articulated, with darker shading defining the overlapping coils and giving the body a convincing sense of volume. Two monochrome anatomical studies beneath the snake add a precise scientific counterpoint.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Not confirmed from supplied plate
• Title: Bucephalus Viridis — Reptilia Plate 3
• Original title: Bucephalus Viridis
• Series: Reptilia
• Date: Not confirmed from supplied plate
• Period: Historical natural-history publication
• Place of Origin: Not confirmed from supplied plate
• Medium: Color zoological illustration

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.