Herrn de la Cepede's Naturgeschichte der Amphibien, oder der enerlegenden vierfussigen Thiere und der Schlangen, Weimar, Verlage des Industrie-Comptoirs, 1800-1802, amphibians, reptiles, The illustration depicts two types of snakes, elegantly outlined and labeled as 'Fig. 1' and 'Fig. 2.' The first snake, characterized by a long, slender body, features distinct dark and light banding patterns along its length, highlighting its scales. The second snake, slightly coiled, presents a more vibrant color scheme with bold red and black stripes. Below the snakes, text in German reads 'Die Virginische Natter' and 'Die hochnothre Natter,' indicating they are species from Virginia. The overall composition showcases the detailed anatomical structure and color variations of these reptiles, emphasizing their unique features for educational purposes.