Arkivism
Snail-shaped vessel carried by a satyr kneeling between two birds
Public domain

Snail-shaped vessel carried by a satyr kneeling between two birds

Balthazar van den Bos · 1548 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

The handle is formed by the gigantic tail of a fish, which is clamped against the back of a sitting satyr on top of the jug. From a series consisting of a title page and 20 leaves.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printornamentprent
Credit lineKan in de vorm van een slakkenhuis, gedragen door een sater die tussen twee vogels geknield zit. 1548. Balthazar van den Bos. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
Open in Explore View at source

Similar works

Tankard in the shape of a snail's shell, resting on the back of a man sitting on a turtleTankard in the shape of a snail's shell, resting on the back of a man sitting on a turtle Tankard in the shape of a snail's shell with a double earTankard in the shape of a snail's shell with a double ear Nautilus cup with a lobster on the bellyNautilus cup with a lobster on the belly Cup, whose foot is embraced by a man sitting on a turtleCup, whose foot is embraced by a man sitting on a turtle Tankard in the shape of a snail's shell, with an earTankard in the shape of a snail's shell, with an ear Nautilus cup, resting on the back of a man who is bent overNautilus cup, resting on the back of a man who is bent over