Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam, Amstelaedami, Apud J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith, & Janssonio-Waesbergios, 1734-1765. Natural history, pictorial works, pre-Linnean works, snake, lizard, taxonomy: suborder = Serpentes, World Snake Day, A collection of intricately illustrated snakes, showcasing various species in a diverse array of colors and patterns. The top section features elongated serpents with distinct markings, including a vividly colored head, while the lower part displays a series of serpentine forms intertwined with each other. The illustrations are numbered, suggesting identification or classification, and the surrounding background is minimal, allowing the detailed artistry of the snakes to stand out prominently. Some snakes are depicted alongside small, stylized representations of their habitats, adding context to their environments.