Pincer Collection

Velvet Crab, 1870-1 (w / c over pencil on paper)
AMO156672 Velvet Crab, 1870-1 (w/c over pencil on paper) by Ruskin, John (1819-1900); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

A crab, pincers, and two turtle shells, 1726-1779. Creator: Johann Gustav Hoch
A crab, pincers, and two turtle shells, 1726-1779

Interior of a Cobbler's Shop, c.1650. Creator: David Ryckaert III
Interior of a Cobbler's Shop, c.1650

Album, 1661. Creator: Bin Xie
Album, 1661

Nature morte au homard. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
Nature morte au homard

Articulated crab, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Articulated crab, 19th century

A large lobster brought in by the New England fishing boat Fulton Fish Market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. A large lobster brought in by the New England fishing boat [Fulton Fish Market]

Possibly: A large lobster brought in by the New England fishing boat Fulton... New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: New York, New York. A large lobster brought in by the New England fishing boat Fulton Fish Market]

Martyrdom of St Apollonia, 1630
6463984 Martyrdom of St Apollonia, 1630 by Azzolini, Giovanni Bernardino (c.1572-1645); Coservatorio Figlie di S. Giuseppe, Genoa, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini

Panel, England, c. 1720. Creator: Unknown
Panel, England, c. 1720. Floral pattern with carpentry tools and the letters S.Ioseph, (St Joseph)

Blackware Vessel with a Relief Depicting a Figure Fighting a Crab, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500
Blackware Vessel with a Relief Depicting a Figure Fighting a Crab, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Vessel with a Spout Modeled in the Form of Figure, Possibly Ai-Apec, Costumed as a Crab, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Stirrup Spout Vessel Depicting a Figure Costumed as a Crab, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500
Stirrup Spout Vessel Depicting a Figure Costumed as a Crab, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Blackware Vessel in the Form of a Figure Fishing, Possibly Ai-Apec, with a Crab, 100 B. C
Blackware Vessel in the Form of a Figure Fishing, Possibly Ai-Apec, with a Crab, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

The Entombment, ca. 1622. Creator: Giovanni Temini
The Entombment, ca. 1622

Illustration of Lobster and Crab, (hand-coloured engraved plate)
985911 Illustration of Lobster and Crab, (hand-coloured engraved plate) by Knorr, Georg Wolfgang (1705-61); 50x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration of Lobster and Crab)

An Emperor Scorpion held in the palm of a keepers hand, London Zoo
3260709 An Emperor Scorpion held in the palm of a keepers hand, London Zoo, October 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Fishes and lobster, plate 13 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot
REV279402 Fishes and lobster, plate 13 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot, published by Jules Rouam, Librairie de l Art, Paris, 1887 (colour engraving) by Habert-Dys

Peasant lighting a candle with an ember, 1850 (oil on canvas)
3497543 Peasant lighting a candle with an ember, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Inganni, Angelo (1807-80); Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy

Saint Agatha, c. 1465. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Saint Agatha, c. 1465

An Arabian Scorpion
A highly venomous Arabian scorpion, Apistobuthus pterygocerus, leaving its tracks on a sand dune in the Empty Quarter Desert.. David Steele

Work, c. 1863. Creator: Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
Work, c. 1863

Lobster, from the Fish from American Waters series (N8) for Allen &
Lobster, from the Fish from American Waters series (N8) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

Crab, from the Fish from American Waters series (N8) for Allen &
Crab, from the Fish from American Waters series (N8) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

The Swordsmith, 1802. Creator: Hokusai
The Swordsmith, 1802

Crabs Near the Waters Edge, ca. 1830. Creator: Gakutei
Crabs Near the Waters Edge, ca. 1830

Refining copper using the Hungarian process, 1683. Copperplate engraving showing cupellation cakes being roasted, releasing lead. The lead obtained is smelted at top left

Samurai crab (Heikea japonica). This crab is native to Japan, where it is known as the Samurai crab or Heikegani, and lives at a depth of 30 to 100 metres

Callinectes sapidus, blue crab

The Crucifixion, 1527. Creator: Hans Burgkmair, the Elder
The Crucifixion, 1527

Male helmet crab (Corystes cassivelaunus). This crab lives at a depth of 10-20 metres in the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Adriatic Sea

Plate 90 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Illustration showing a cross-section of anatomy of the imperial scorpion, Pandinus imperator

Phrynid (Whip Spider) with pincer-like pedipalps and two long sensory legs

Cartoon, The Inventors Dream, WW1
Cartoon, The Inventors Dream. An inventor dreams of fantastic new weaponry for delivery next spring. Date: 1917

Lobster and seaweed
A lobster surrounded by seaweed. Date: circa 1920s

Crab and seaweed
A crab surrounded by seaweed. Date: circa 1920s

Lobster (Homarus americanus)

Picture No. 11806774
Stag Beetle silhouetted detail of the head Galicia Spain. Date:

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Red Crabs. Date:

Picture No. 11675198
Red Crabs. Date:

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Red Crabs. Date:

Pom-pom Crab (Lybia tesselata) adult female, with Anemones (Bunodeopsis / Triactis sp. ) on claws for protection
Pom-pom Crab (Lybia tesselata) adult female, with Anemones (Bunodeopsis / Triactis sp.) on claws for protection, carrying eggs beneath abdomen, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Lobster, cooked

Spider showing pointed pincers, extreme close-up

Common Lobster, Homarus gammarus, in defensive stance

Overhead view of crab

Male Fiddler Crab, one huge orange pincer, other pincer smaller for gathering food, eyes on long stalks, rigidly segmented legs, on rock

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"Pincer: A Visual Journey through the Fascinating World of Crustaceans and Art" Delve into the captivating realm of pincers, as we explore a diverse collection of artwork and natural wonders that showcase these remarkable appendages. From delicate watercolor renderings to ancient pottery, each piece tells a unique story about the intriguing creatures known for their powerful claws. In 1870-1, an artist skillfully captured the essence of a Velvet Crab with its vibrant colors and intricate details. The Sally Lightfoot Crab from the Galapagos Islands mesmerizes with its striking appearance, inviting us to marvel at nature's creativity. Meanwhile, St. Agatha immortalized in oil and tempera on canvas around 1635-45 portrays her holding a symbolic pincer-like object that represents her martyrdom. Moving away from paintings, Gordon Parks' lens transports us to New York's Fulton Fish Market in 1943 where a colossal lobster takes center stage. Its massive claws evoke awe while reminding us of the bountiful treasures hidden beneath our oceans' depths. The art world also offers glimpses into ancient civilizations' fascination with crustaceans. An enigmatic panel from England circa 1720 showcases an unknown artist's mastery in depicting crabs within their composition. Furthermore, Blackware Vessels dating back to 100 B. C. /A. D. 500 depict figures engaged in battles or fishing expeditions involving crabs - revealing how deeply intertwined these creatures were in human culture throughout history. Amongst religious iconography lies Martyrdom of St Apollonia (1630), capturing both her devotion and agony alongside an intricately drawn crab symbolizing suffering endured during her persecution. Lastly, we encounter vessels modeled after figures costumed as crabs or engaging in crab-related activities such as fishing or fighting - showcasing artistic expressions influenced by cultural beliefs spanning centuries. From ancient artifacts to modern photography, this visual journey celebrates the pincer's significance in art and nature.