Kan in vorm van een slakkenhuis, in het oor zit een vrouw 1548

"Kan in vorm van een slakkenhuis, in het oor zit een vrouw" (Can in the form of a snail shell, in the ear sits a woman), created in 1548 by the Dutch Renaissance artist Balthazar van den Bos, is a detailed engraving showcasing a whimsical, ornate design. The piece features a woman seated within a snail shell, the shell acting as a vessel, with fantastical creatures adorning the base and rim. This intricate composition exemplifies the imaginative nature of Renaissance art, where natural forms are interwoven with fantastical elements to create visually engaging and thought-provoking designs. The artwork is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.