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Medieval Basilisk in Desert Landscape

A medieval bestiary illustration of a basilisk with green scales and a crown, set against a gold leaf background in a desert landscape.

A medieval bestiary plate of a basilisk, a crested serpent with a crown-like mark, scales in emerald and gold, standing in a desert landscape, heavy gold leaf background, tempera on parchment, fine ink lines, flat perspective. See more

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