1644
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Shells: Hippopus maculatus Lam is a 1644 by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, depicting Bohemia, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows two seashells in black and white. One looks like a fan with layers, the other like a spiral staircase. Tiny lines fill every curve, making them look almost three-dimensional. Hollar drew these shells with such detail that you can see the texture of each ridge. The artist studied nature closely to capture every twist and turn. Next, check out Baroque art to see how other artists used precision and drama in their work.
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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