Rijksmuseum

Studie van het rugschild van een schildpad

Date

c. 1615

Medium

cartridge paper, paint (coating), ink

Institution

Rijksmuseum

At the close of the 16th century, artists became increasingly interested in nature. Jacob de Gheyn’s circle of friends included several scientists. His expertise and excellent observational skills enabled him to portray plants and animals with meticulous accuracy. De Gheyn drew this picture of a tortoise shell from above and the side as a scientist would, observing his subject from different angles.

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