Boy bitten by a Lizard

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
Article nr
VI069CTM

BEFORE YOU BUY WATCH THIS VIDEO mounted and loose tiles explained

€165.00
+
-
Custom-made especially for you, in our Amsterdam Atelier.

Ceramic tile murals are a unique way to bring art into your home. We make the finest quality art reproductions on ceramic tiles. All reproductions are handcrafted in our Amsterdam atelier and come with a certificate of authenticity.

Art tile tableau (mounted tiles)
This decorative tableau is ready to hang on your wall. We mount glossy ceramic tiles on painted MDF board. It comes complete with a hanging device, for quick and easy placement. The result is stunning.

Art tile mural (loose tiles)
Would you like this artwork in loose tiles? Our loose tiles have a beautiful Dura Satin (semi-gloss) finish and are scratch resistant. These tiles are suitable for interior use; as a kitchen backsplash, in the shower area, bathroom etc. Would you like another size? We can make to measure, customize, and create your own bespoke tile mural. Contact us for more information.

Watch the video to see the difference between glossy and Dura Satin tiles. For product specifications click here or scroll down.

This ceramic tile tableau has a total size of 32.4x43.2 cm and consists of 12 tiles of 11x11 cm.

Ceramic tile murals are a unique way to bring art into your home. We make the finest quality art reproductions on ceramic tiles. All reproductions are handcrafted in our Amsterdam atelier and come with a certificate of authenticity.

Art tile tableau (mounted tiles)
This decorative tableau is ready to hang on your wall. We mount glossy ceramic tiles on painted MDF board. It comes complete with a hanging device, for quick and easy placement. The result is stunning.

Art tile mural (loose tiles)
Would you like this artwork in loose tiles? Our loose tiles have a beautiful Dura Satin (semi-gloss) finish and are scratch resistant. These tiles are suitable for interior use; as a kitchen backsplash, in the shower area, bathroom etc. Would you like another size? We can make to measure, customize, and create your own bespoke tile mural. Contact us for more information.

Watch the video to see the difference between glossy and Dura Satin tiles. For product specifications click here or scroll down.

This ceramic tile tableau has a total size of 45.6x60.8 cm and consists of 12 tiles of 15x15 cm.

Ceramic tile murals are a unique way to bring art into your home. We make the finest quality art reproductions on ceramic tiles. All reproductions are handcrafted in our Amsterdam atelier and come with a certificate of authenticity.

Art tile tableau (mounted tiles)
This decorative tableau is ready to hang on your wall. We mount glossy ceramic tiles on painted MDF board. It comes complete with a hanging device, for quick and easy placement. The result is stunning.

Art tile mural (loose tiles)
Would you like this artwork in loose tiles? Our loose tiles have a beautiful Dura Satin (semi-gloss) finish and are scratch resistant. These tiles are suitable for interior use; as a kitchen backsplash, in the shower area, bathroom etc. Would you like another size? We can make to measure, customize, and create your own bespoke tile mural. Contact us for more information.

Watch the video to see the difference between glossy and Dura Satin tiles. For product specifications click here or scroll down.

This ceramic tile tableau has a total size of 60.8x76 cm and consists of 20 tiles of 15x15 cm.

Ceramic tile murals are a unique way to bring art into your home. We make the finest quality art reproductions on ceramic tiles. All reproductions are handcrafted in our Amsterdam atelier and come with a certificate of authenticity.

Art tile tableau (mounted tiles)
This decorative tableau is ready to hang on your wall. We mount glossy ceramic tiles on painted MDF board. It comes complete with a hanging device, for quick and easy placement. The result is stunning.

Art tile mural (loose tiles)
Would you like this artwork in loose tiles? Our loose tiles have a beautiful Dura Satin (semi-gloss) finish and are scratch resistant. These tiles are suitable for interior use; as a kitchen backsplash, in the shower area, bathroom etc. Would you like another size? We can make to measure, customize, and create your own bespoke tile mural. Contact us for more information.

Watch the video to see the difference between glossy and Dura Satin tiles. For product specifications click here or scroll down.

This ceramic tile tableau has a total size of 76x106.4 cm and consists of 35 tiles of 15x15 cm.

Ceramic tile murals are a unique way to bring art into your home. We make the finest quality art reproductions on ceramic tiles. All reproductions are handcrafted in our Amsterdam atelier and come with a certificate of authenticity.

Art tile tableau (mounted tiles)
This decorative tableau is ready to hang on your wall. We mount glossy ceramic tiles on painted MDF board. It comes complete with a hanging device, for quick and easy placement. The result is stunning.

Art tile mural (loose tiles)
Would you like this artwork in loose tiles? Our loose tiles have a beautiful Dura Satin (semi-gloss) finish and are scratch resistant. These tiles are suitable for interior use; as a kitchen backsplash, in the shower area, bathroom etc. Would you like another size? We can make to measure, customize, and create your own bespoke tile mural. Contact us for more information.

Watch the video to see the difference between glossy and Dura Satin tiles. For product specifications click here or scroll down.


About the original:
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610), Boy bitten by a Lizard c. 1596, Oil on Canvas, 66 x 49,5 cm.
Other work from Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio

Art reproductions on ceramic tile tableaus

We reproduce artworks on ceramic tiles using a modern technique which ensures beautiful vibrant colours. All tableaus are handcrafted and customized in our Amsterdam studio. Your tile tableau is delivered with a certificate of authenticity. We use the finest quality images and work in close cooperation with the museums and artists, to create the perfect reproduction for you. Would you like a different size, a unique design or your own photograph, image, painting or artwork? We can make to measure, customize, and create your own bespoke tile tableau. contact us for more information.


Product specifications

Glossy tiles
  • Delivered mounted on MDF-board
  • For interior decorative use
  • This tableau is not suitable to hang above a cooker or behind a stove.
  • Do not hang the tableau in direct sunlight or fading can occur over the years.
  • You can clean your tile tableau with a new microfiber cloth and glassex.
Dura Satin tiles
  • Delivered as loose tiles so you or your tiler can place them on the wall.
  • Scratch resistant
  • You may use any commercially available adhesive for ceramic tiles.
  • Only use non-sanded grout.
  • Each tile is numbered and a print of the image with a numbered tile grid and instructions for installation are included.
  • You can clean your tile tableau with a new microfiber cloth and glassex.
  • Dura Satin tiles are available in the following sizes: 10.8 x 10.8 cm / 15.4 x 15.4 cm / 20 x 20 cm / 30 x 30 cm
  • Not recommended for floor, countertop or exterior applications.
  • Not suitable to mount directly above a cooker or behind a stove.
  • Do not place the tiles in direct sunlight or fading can occur over the years.

About the original artwork
Boy bitten by a Lizard
Boy Bitten by a Lizard is one of the earlier paintings by Caravaggio, painted around 1593. It exists in two versions, one in the Fondazione Roberto Longhi in Florence and the other in the National Gallery, London. It shows an effeminate boy, dressed quite decadently, who has just been bitten by a lizard. Painting the dramatic high-point of an action is something Caravaggio does masterly throughout his carrier and Boy Bitten by a Lizard is one of the first examples.

The boys response is further emphasised by the light focused on his face, bare shoulder and hand. The bite could be seen as a punishment for giving in to temptation. The sensual pose of the boy and the use of the flowers jasmine and rose, could indicate a sexual indiscretion by the boy. It could also be linked to Adam and Eve, who were also tempted by fruit. The dramatics in the painting are countered by the precise and delicate portrayal of the vase, the flowers and the fruit.