Nautile Collection

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Nautile; Nautilus; Schiffsmuschel (engraving)
7196822 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Nautile; Nautilus; Schiffsmuschel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nautile; Nautilus; Schiffsmuschel)

A Still Life of fruit with a nautilus cup on a draped ledge
CH23414 A Still Life of fruit with a nautilus cup on a draped ledge by Hinz, Georg (fl.1625); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Moon snail and nautilus
Bladder moon snail, Neverita didyma 1, crusty nautilus, Nonion umbilicatulum 2, and chambered nautilus, Nautilus pompilius 3, 4. Natice, Nautile

Still Life with a Nautilus Cup, 1632 (panel)
BI88644 Still Life with a Nautilus Cup, 1632 (panel) by Heem, Jan Davidsz. de (1606-84); 77.5x64.7 cm; The Henry Barber Trust, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Still Life of Fruit, Lobster and a Nautilus Cup
CH43459 Still Life of Fruit, Lobster and a Nautilus Cup by Elliger, Ottmar the Elder (1633-79); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Still life with Nautilus Goblet, 1642 (oil on board)
BFM286816 Still life with Nautilus Goblet, 1642 (oil on board) by Heda, Willem Claesz. (1594-1680); 50.5x65.3 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

Pair of Worcester vases shaped as Nautilus shells, 1880 (porcelain)
BAL2180 Pair of Worcester vases shaped as Nautilus shells, 1880 (porcelain) by Hadley, James (fl.1870s); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Illustration, the Nautile, yellow manned submersible owned by French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea, side view

Still Life, 1642 (oil on canvas)
XIR169069 Still Life, 1642 (oil on canvas) by Heda, Willem Claesz. (1594-1680); 59x75 cm; Musee d Art Moderne, St. Etienne, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Still Life with Fruit (oil on canvas)
BAL74589 Still Life with Fruit (oil on canvas) by Beyeren, Abraham Hendricksz van (1620/1-91); 125.7x108 cm; Michaelis Collection, Cape Town, South Africa; Dutch, out of copyright

Artemisia, 1634 (oil on canvas)
XIR38695 Artemisia, 1634 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 142x152 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Dutch, out of copyright

The Blackcurrant Tart, 1635 (oil on canvas)
XIR244111 The Blackcurrant Tart, 1635 (oil on canvas) by Heda, Willem Claesz. (1594-1680); 60x77 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Strasbourg, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Still Life with a Nautilus Cup
BAL15534 Still Life with a Nautilus Cup by Heda, Gerrit Willemsz. (c.1620-c.1702); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Still Life
BAL11053 Still Life by Adam, Joseph Denovan (1842-96); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; Scottish, out of copyright

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"Nautile: A Journey Through Art and Nature" Step into the enchanting world of nautiles, where art and nature intertwine to create captivating masterpieces. From ancient engravings to exquisite paintings, these intricate sea creatures have inspired artists throughout history. In Le Vocabulaire Illustre, the graceful nautilus is depicted alongside its cousin, the Nautilus shell. The delicate Schiffsmuschel engraving showcases their beauty in fine detail, capturing their mesmerizing spiral patterns. A Still Life of fruit with a nautilus cup on a draped ledge transports us to a serene setting. The nautilus cup stands as an elegant centerpiece amidst luscious fruits, inviting us to appreciate both natural abundance and artistic craftsmanship. Moon snails and nautiluses share the spotlight in another artwork. Their contrasting forms highlight the diversity found within marine life while celebrating their unique beauty side by side. The golden-plated silver Nautilus cup from 1560 takes our breath away with its opulence. Adorned with painted mother-of-pearl accents, it exudes luxury and refinement—a testament to human creativity merging with nature's wonders. Fast forward to 1632 when Still Life with a Nautilus Cup graces our presence on panel. This painting captures light dancing upon various objects—an ode to fleeting moments frozen in time—wherein the nautilus cup becomes an emblem of transience itself. In Still Life of Fruit, Lobster, and a Nautilus Cup, we witness harmony between elements from land and sea. Juicy fruits mingle with succulent lobster meat while the iridescent sheen of the nautilus cup adds an ethereal touch—a feast for both eyes and taste buds alike. Moving ahead ten years later brings us Still Life With Nautilus Goblet (1642). Painted meticulously on board, this piece showcases how artists sought inspiration from everyday objects like goblets fashioned after these magnificent shells, transforming them into works of art.