Still Life with Shells and a Chip-Wood Box
The Met
Artist: Sebastian Stoskopff(French, Strasbourg 1597–1657 Idstein)
Date: late 1620s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18 1/2 x 23 3/8 in. (47 x 59.4 cm)
Credit Line: Wrightsman Fund, 2002
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A still life features a large nautilus shell, a smaller shell, and an oval wooden box, lid ajar
Detailed Description
A still life painting features three objects arranged on a dark brown surface against a plain, dark background. On the left, a large, pearlescent nautilus shell rests on its side, displaying a smooth, curved surface with subtle blue-gray and silver tones. Its opening faces towards the right, revealing the intricate spiral of its interior. Below and slightly in front of the nautilus, a smaller, dark, conical shell lies on its side, characterized by a textured, speckled surface in shades of dark brown and black. To the right of the shells, an oval wooden box with a light yellowish-brown hue sits on the surface. The box has visible dark square joinery details along its sides. Its lid is partially open, resting diagonally on top of the box, revealing a glimpse of small, round objects inside, which appear to be reddish-brown and golden in color. The background is a uniform, deep dark brown or black, providing a stark contrast to the illuminated objects. The lighting appears to originate from the upper-left, casting subtle shadows and highlighting the forms and textures of the items.
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