Kreeft, krab en schelpen by Nicolaes de Bruyn

Kreeft, krab en schelpen 1581 - 1656

quirky sketch

pen sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

"Kreeft, krab en schelpen" (Lobster, Crab and Shells) is an etching by Dutch artist Nicolaes de Bruyn, dating back to between 1581 and 1656. This detailed print showcases five different types of marine life: a lobster, crab, two types of shellfish and a fish. The print is a fine example of 17th-century natural history illustration, characterized by its scientific accuracy and precise detail. This work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and demonstrates de Bruyn's keen eye for detail and artistic skill.