Houten houder behorend bij een Nautilusschelp, gegraveerd met een dansend Bacchus-kind en met nymph en amor 1650 - 1700

This small, carved wooden container, likely made between 1650 and 1700, is the work of Dutch artist Cornelis Bellekin, known for his intricate engravings. The container, designed to hold a nautilus shell, features a delicate engraving depicting a dancing Bacchus child, a nymph, and an amor. The piece showcases Bellekin's skill in capturing the essence of classical mythology through fine details, characteristic of the Baroque period.