Skelet van een schildpad 1625 - 1626

"Skelet van een schildpad" (Skeleton of a Turtle) is an etching by Dutch artist Andries Stock, created between 1625 and 1626. This detailed anatomical illustration shows the skeletal structure of a turtle, with the shell remaining intact. Stock, known for his meticulous depictions of natural history, presents a scientific perspective on the animal's form, highlighting the intricacies of its bone structure and its protective shell. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this small yet significant etching offers a glimpse into the artistic and scientific curiosity of the 17th century.