1645
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Shell (Vasum ceramicum) is a 1645 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a shell, drawn in black and white. The shell has many points and ridges, and it's facing to the right. The shell is drawn in a very detailed way, with many small lines that show its texture. It's drawn on a plain background, which helps the shell stand out. If you like this kind of detailed drawing, you might want to look at other works by the artist Hollar, Wenceslaus.
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
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