Getting started with the collection:
Two carved shells
attributed to Cornelis Bellekin (1625–before 1711), Amsterdam, c. 1650-1700
Bellekin transformed nature into art, producing objects perfectly in keeping with the 17th-century concept of a collection of rarities. VOC ships brought back oyster shells from the Indian Ocean, which Bellekin carved with scenes from Greek mythology in low relief: Perseus on his winged horse rescuing Andromeda, and the nymph Scylla reaching out to the sea god Glaucus.
- Artwork typesculpture
- Object numberBK-NM-617
- Dimensionsheight 9 cm x width 8 cm x thickness 1 cm
- Physical characteristicsparelmoer













