Conus Collection

The Shell (Conus marmoreus), 1650, by Rembrandt (1606-1669)
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. The Shell (Conus marmoreus), 1650. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Portrait of the composer Julius Conus (1869-1942), 1893. Creator: Photo studio Levin, New York
Portrait of the composer Julius Conus (1869-1942), 1893. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Georgi Eduardovich Conus (1862-1933), 1910s. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of the composer Georgi Eduardovich Conus (1862-1933), 1910s. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Georgi Eduardovich Conus (1862-1933), 1910s. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of the composer Georgi Eduardovich Conus (1862-1933), 1910s. Private Collection

Conus snail in tropical lagoon - Maldives, South Male Atoll, Mahaanaelhihuraa - Rihiveli

Conus snail - Maldives, South Male Atoll, Mahaanaelhihuraa - Rihiveli

Examples of Prosranchia - shells from a variety of prosobranch gastropods, from Kunstformen der Natur
746715 Examples of Prosranchia - shells from a variety of prosobranch gastropods, from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel

Tulip cone, Conus tulipa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1802

Orange flag and cobweb cone shells, Conus ammiralis arausiacus and Conus araneosus (as Conus arausiacus and Conus arachnoideus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Admiral cone varieties, high admiral and cedo nulli, Conus ammiralis, Conus cedonulli (Conus ammiralis var. summus, Cedo nulli). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Various shell specimens
Whelk, Buccinum undatum 1, Noahs ark, Arca noae 2, noble pen shell, Pinna nobilis 3, Tusus brevis 4, Caltrop murex, Murex tribulus 5, Admiral cone, Conus admiralis 6, volute, Voluta arenata 7

Shells and seaweed on the shore
Sea snail, Haustellum haustellum 1, black and white cone, Conus ebraeus 2, Episcopal miter, Mitra mitra 3, dog conch, Laevistrombus canarium 4, limpet, Patella scutellaris 5, and rosy razor clam

Prosobranchia sea snail shells: triumphant star turban, Guildfordia triumphans 1, imperial cone, Conus imperialis 2, Madras harp, Harpa davidis 3, Venus comb, Murex pecten pecten 4, branched murex

Admiral cone, larval stage of lamprey, and extinct ammonite
Admiral cone, Conus ammiralis 1, ammocete or larval stage of lamprey, Petromyzon marinus 2, and extinct ammonite mollusc fossil 3

Oyster, cone and wentletrap shells
Hammer oyster, Malleus malleus 1, cone shell varieties, Conus cedonulli 2, Conus ammiralis 3-5, precious wentletrap, Epitonium scalare 4, and common wentltrap, Epitonium clathrus 6

Illustration of seashells, 1790 (hand coloured engraving)
937200 Illustration of seashells, 1790 (hand coloured engraving) by Schmuzer, Jacob Xavier (1733-1811); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

Illustration of Turbo Scalaris, 1790 (hand coloured engraving)
937203 Illustration of Turbo Scalaris, 1790 (hand coloured engraving) by Schmuzer, Jacob Xavier (1733-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epitonium scalare, common name the precious wentletrap)

Glory of the Seas cone, Conus gloriamaris.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Conus and Epitonium shells
Watercolour by Johann Gustav Hoch, c. 1771. Clockwise from top left: Conus ammiralis, Admiral cone; Conus episcopus, Episcopal or bishop cone; Conus imperialis, Imperial cone; Conus virgo

Tropical shells including Colombella, Buccinum, Voluta, Terebra, Conus imperialis and Harpa.. Handcolored engraving from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle

Amadis cone variety, Conus amadis.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Marbled Cone (Conus Marmoreus)

Illustration of Cone Snail (Conus Striatus), drawing prey into mouth below proboscis

Picture No. 11072797
Cone Shell with siphon extended on sand Torpedo Alley dive site, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, south Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Cone Shell

Picture No. 11072731
Princely Cone Shell TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Princely Cone Shell

Picture No. 11072874
Lettered Cone Shell siphon exposed Aer Bajo dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lettered Cone Shell

Conus marmoreus, cone shell
A pair of cone shells (Conus marmoreus). This marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific and is a venomous carnivore

Conus cedonulli, matchless cone
Plate 48 from Thesaurus Vol. 3, 1758 by Albertus Seba (1665-1736)

Conus textile, textile cone
Detail of tent pattern of textile cone shell. Photographed by Harry Taylor

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Beauty of Conus: From Rembrandt's Art to Tropical Lagoons" Dive into the captivating world of Conus, a genus of marine snails renowned for their stunning shells. In Rembrandt's masterpiece "The Shell (Conus marmoreus), " he immortalized the allure and intricacy of these natural wonders back in 1650. Transporting us to idyllic tropical lagoons, images capture Conus snails gracefully dwelling in the crystal-clear waters of Maldives' South Male Atoll, specifically Mahaanaelhihuraa - Rihiveli. Their vibrant presence adds a touch of exoticism to this paradise on Earth. Delving deeper into scientific illustrations from centuries past, we encounter examples from Ernst Haeckel's seminal work "Kunstformen der Natur" (1899). These colorful lithographs showcase various Prosranchia species, highlighting the diversity within prosobranch gastropods. Further exploring historical engravings, we uncover hand-colored illustrations dating back to 1790. One such artwork portrays Conus Ammiralis in all its glory—its intricate patterns and striking colors mesmerizing viewers throughout history. Subspecies like Summus and Cedonulli are also depicted with equal artistry. Amongst these illustrious renditions emerges another fascinating member—the Tulip cone (Conus tulipa). Its elegant shape resembles that of a delicate flower petal, adding an enchanting twist to this already diverse family. Noteworthy mentions go out to other members like Orange flag and cobweb cone shells—a testament to nature's artistic prowess—and Admiral cone varieties including high admiral and cedo nulli. Each shell possesses unique characteristics that make them stand out amidst their peers. As we marvel at these specimens collected over time, it becomes evident why conchologists find themselves captivated by Conus.