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John Tradescant the Younger with Roger Friend and a Collection of Exotic Shells

Thomas de Critz

1640

oil

canvas

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Dominant colour

John Tradescant the Younger with Roger Friend and a Collection of Exotic Shells is a 1640 oil by Thomas de Critz, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?: Thomas de Critz
When & what style?: 1640
Where can I see it?: Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This painting shows two men standing next to a table piled with seashells. The man on the left wears a dark robe over a white collar, while the man on the right is dressed in a red jacket with a white collar. The table is covered with a red cloth and holds a large assortment of shells, including spiral shells, conch shells, and shells with intricate patterns. The painting is quite detailed, with the artist paying close attention to the textures and colors of the shells. The background is dark, which helps to highlight the shells and the men's clothing. The artist who created this painting is Thomas de Critz.