Jacques de GheynDutch, 1565–1629Sea Urchin
May one see it?
Unknown
Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- Source
- The museum
About the work
In the late 16th century, artists became increasingly interested in natural history. Jacob de Gheyn counted several botanists and biologists among his friends. His knowledge and observational skills enabled him to draw plants and animals meticulously. He drew this tropical blowfish, a kind of puffer fish, from two sides, adding details about the colours below.
Rijksmuseum
Particulars
- Accession number
- RP-T-1898-A-3971
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Rijksmuseum
- Image: Rijksmuseum — public domain
