Schelpen, mitra cardinalis (A) en terebra subulata (B) 1644 - 1652

"Schelpen, mitra cardinalis (A) en terebra subulata (B)" is an etching by the prolific Czech-born artist Wenceslaus Hollar, who created this work in the mid-17th century. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, meticulously depicts two seashells: a mitra cardinalis and a terebra subulata. The shells are rendered with delicate detail, capturing their intricate patterns and textures. This artwork exemplifies Hollar's mastery of the etching technique and reflects the growing interest in natural history during the Scientific Revolution.