Drie schelpen 1867 - 1935

"Drie schelpen" (Three Shells) is a print created by Dutch artist Maurits van der Valk, housed in the Rijksmuseum. This intricate artwork, measuring 110 mm by 244 mm, showcases van der Valk's meticulous attention to detail as he captures the beauty of three seashells, likely a subject he was drawn to throughout his career. The use of light and shadow in the print adds dimension to the shells, giving them a sense of tangible form. The simple composition of the shells against a light background makes the artwork all the more evocative of the natural world.