Kan in de vorm van een slakkenhuis met een tuit in schelpvorm 1548

This 1548 engraving by Dutch artist Balthazar van den Bos depicts a fantastical, shell-shaped pitcher resting on a turtle. The pitcher is supported by a pair of grotesque, winged figures with human heads and fish tails. The artist's use of hatching and crosshatching creates a sense of depth and texture. This piece is typical of the 16th century trend in the Netherlands to depict decorative objects as monstrous creatures and mythical beasts. A unique example of this genre, this print would have been admired by collectors who appreciated the artist's skill and ingenuity.