Drawing, album, Nicolas Robert, between 1625 and 1684

Six studies of shells, from an album of 79 drawings entitled 'roberts's drawings of plants, birds, shells &c. Vol. I'; including four limpet-type shells seen from above watercolour and bodycolour, on vellum. Date: between 1625 and 1684. Dimensions: Height: 385 mm; Width: 246 mm (sight measurement). Medium: wool. Collection: British Museum. Drawing, album (BM SL,5277.72)