Plate 52: An Argonaut, Squid, Hermit Crabs, Shells, and a Crab

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of marine animals, such as a large squid and octopus at the top left and center, a crab in the middle, and shells and crustaceans at the bottom. The color scheme includes natural tones like pink, brown, tan, and blue. The squid is on the left side, while the octopus is in the center with its tentacles spread out. In the water to the right, there is another sea creature with a pointed shell near the surface.