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The Shell (Conus marmoreus), 1650, by Rembrandt (1606-1669)
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The Shell (Conus marmoreus), 1650, by Rembrandt (1606-1669)
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. The Shell (Conus marmoreus), 1650. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland
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1650 Amsterdam Baroque Conus Exotic Harmenszoon Holland Netherlandish Netherlands Rembrandt Rijksmuseum Rijn Seashell Shadow Shell Signature
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This exquisite 17th century artwork, titled "The Shell (Conus marmoreus)" by the renowned Dutch painter Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, showcases the artist's mastery of light, shadow, and intricate detail. Painted in 1650, this piece is a testament to the European fascination with the exotic and the natural world during the Baroque era. The subject of the painting is a Conus marmoreus, an exquisite seashell native to the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Rembrandt's meticulous rendering of the shell's spiraling form and its intricate, iridescent patterns is a marvel of artistic skill. The contrasting light and shadow create a three-dimensional effect that draws the viewer in, inviting them to explore the intricacies of the shell's surface. The painting is also significant for its historical value, as it is one of the earliest known depictions of this particular species of shell in European art. The presence of Rembrandt's signature in the lower right corner confirms the authenticity of this masterpiece, which is now housed in the prestigious Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Holland.
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