Conches Collection

Flinders Vase shell (Altivasum flindersi), close up

Florida, Marco Island, Beach, woman beachcombing
2080-204155-01

Sea shells

Conch by water

Pile of sea shells

Florida, The Keys, Islamorada, Theater by the Sea

Aruba, Sunset Scene at Juanita beach

Aruba, Baby beach scene

Fountain with cupid by Gaspar Marcy at Versailles, 1676 (etching)
2962810 Fountain with cupid by Gaspar Marcy at Versailles, 1676 (etching) by Lepautre, Jean (1618-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Les Plans, Profils, et Elevations, des Ville)

Fountain with two cupids playing with a gryphon, by Benoit Massou, at Versailles
2962804 Fountain with two cupids playing with a gryphon, by Benoit Massou, at Versailles, 1676 (engraving) by Lepautre, Jean (1618-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Les Plans, Profils)

Conchology Plate V, 1855 (colour litho)
1272399 Conchology Plate V, 1855 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Lawrence, Henry, 88 John St. NY - Lithographer U.S)

The Chasm at Conches, 1864. Artist: Gustave Courbet
The Chasm at Conches, 1864. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Besancon, France

Neptune. After a 16th century engraving. Neptune was the Roman god of the sea, and also of horses

A Primitive Raft With Stern Oars. Men On Horses Blowing Conches. After A Watercolour By A. Heins. From Cortege Historique Des Moyens De Transport. Published Brussels, 1886

Two Fluted Giant Clam shells (Tridacna squamosa), front and side view

Antique silver hinged bread basket in a sophisticated atmosphere

Two Painted Lady shells (Phasianella australis), close up

Two Australian Trumpet shells (Syrinx aruanus), close up

Two Common Northern Whelk shells (Buccinum undatum), close up

Two Banded Tulip shells (Fasciolaria lilium), close up

Giant Triton or Trumpet Triton shell (Charonia tritonis), close up

Seashells from 18th century Danish volume
Plate illustrating colourful seashells from special royal publication for King Frederick V of Denmark, title translates as Exquisitie Conches and other snals

William of Conches (1090-1154). French philosopher. Dragmaticon Philosophiae. Earth and the Zodiacal Signs. Manuscript 144. Folio 62. Chapter Archive of Tortosa. Spain

Beach near Conil de la Frontera, Costa de la Luz, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Dunes, Conil de la Frontera, Costa de la Luz, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Diver and Fluted Giant Clam (Tridacna squamosa), Indian Ocean, Maldives

Texture, sea shells, filtered fractally

Snail shells on the bottom of the sea, 3D computer graphics

Coral sand, Mannin Bay, Ballyconneely, Connemara, County Galway, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Scallops, including Great Scallop (Pecten maximus)

Scorpion Spider Conch (Lambis scorpius) adult, close-up of eyes, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Trapezium Horse Conch (Pleuroploca trapezium) adult, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Trumpet Triton shell (Charonia tritonis), close up

Two Costate Tun shells (Tonna allium), close up

Commercial Trochus shell (Trochus niloticus), close up

Two Common Spider Conch shells (Lambis lambis), overhead and underside view

Hermit Crab (Pagurus bernhardus) climbing out of shell, close up

Two Nicobar Spindle shells (Fusinus nicobaricus), close up

Marine Snail

Conch Andaman Sea, Myanmar DWD00631
AUS-1908 Conch Andaman Sea, Myanmar Strombus sp. Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Conch
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"Exploring the Mysteries of Conches: From Shells to Mythology" Delicate and intricate, the Flinders Vase shell (Altivasum flindersi) captivates with its close-up beauty. Gaspar Marcy's enchanting fountain at Versailles, featuring cupid figures, transports us to a bygone era in 1676 (etching). Benoit Massou's masterpiece at Versailles showcases two cupids playfully engaging with a gryphon in an exquisite fountain. A vibrant lithograph from 1855 takes us on a visual journey through conchology, revealing the diverse world of seashells. Gustave Courbet's evocative painting "The Chasm at Conches" immerses us in nature's raw power and untamed beauty (1864). Seashells from an 18th-century Danish volume offer glimpses into history while showcasing nature's artistic creations. Meet William (1090-1154), a renowned philosopher whose ideas shaped medieval thought and scientific inquiry. Neptune, the Roman god of the sea and horses, comes alive through a captivating engraving inspired by the 16th century. Journey back in time as we witness men blowing conches atop primitive rafts adorned with stern oars - an image captured by A. Heins (1886). Explore once again the timeless allure of seashells from an 18th-century Danish volume that continues to fascinate collectors worldwide.