Turban shell cup, Jörg Ruel, c. 1600 - c. 1625

Turban shell cup, Jörg Ruel, c. 1600 - c. 1625

etching, h 48.4cm × w c.19.1cm × d 19.5cm More details

The turban shell is a marine snail found in the Pacific Ocean. The mythological god of the sea, Neptune, carries the snail’s shell on his shoulders. Surmounting the lid, a fierce triton with dripping hair and beard rises from the waves to defend himself against an invisible enemy.

On display in room 2.3

Collections with this work

Poseidon/Neptune

Rijksmuseum

Kunstkammer

nenneh

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