“Shell (Vasum ceramicum)” by Wenceslaus Hollar (c. 1645) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of National Gallery of Art (Washington).

Shell (Vasum ceramicum)

Shell (Vasum ceramicum)

TitleShell (Vasum ceramicum)
ArtistWenceslaus Hollar
Datec. 1645 17th century
Mediumetching on laid paper
ClassificationPrint
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineGift of Edward William Carter and Hannah Locke Carter, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Shell (Vasum ceramicum)” is a work by Wenceslaus Hollar, dated c. 1645. It is executed in etching on laid paper and classified as print. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-06