The Shell (Conus marmoreus) — History & Facts
Collecting exotic shells was a popular hobby in the 17th century, and it excited Rembrandt’s interest too. He had a small natural history collection of his own, including this marbled cone shell; it is similar in shape to the conus cervus, a ‘deer’ cone. He rendered the form and markings of the shell with meticulous care on the copperplate.
Note that the shell appears in mirror image.
More Artworks by Rembrandt van Rijn
The Return of the Prodigal Son
Rembrandt van Rijn
The Crucifixion
Rembrandt van Rijn
Rembrandt and Saskia in the Scene of the Prodigal Son
Rembrandt van Rijn
Self-Portrait in a heavy Fur Cap: Bust
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of a Seated Old Woman with Clasped Hands
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of a Young Woman
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of Hendrickje Stoffels
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of Rembrandt
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of the Artist
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portraits of Jean Pellicorne and his Son Casper
Rembrandt van Rijn
