Q124288356

Q124288356

Jacques Linard

1638

oil

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting shows a small, ornate wooden box with a drawer and a lid. The box is dark brown with gold accents and sits on a dark green surface. On top of the box is a large, light blue seashell with a red spiral inside. The drawer is open, revealing several more seashells of various shapes and colors. The seashells are arranged around the box in a seemingly random pattern. Some are standing upright, while others are lying on their sides. The background of the painting is a deep, rich brown that contrasts with the lighter colors of the box and seashells. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Jacques Linard.

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