Kreeft, krab en schelpen 1581 - 1652

"Kreeft, krab en schelpen" (Lobster, crab and shells) is an anonymous engraving from the 17th century depicting various marine life. The artwork features a detailed depiction of a lobster, crab, mussel, seashell, and a fish. Each creature is labeled in both Latin and Dutch. The engraving is a fine example of scientific illustration, demonstrating the artist's keen observation of nature. It is a testament to the growing interest in natural history during the Dutch Golden Age. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection.