Scallop Shell Collection

DSC1925 Scallop shell sculpture
The scallop shell sculpture designed by Maggi Hambling, made by Sam Pegg, Dennis Pegg, on Aldeburgh, beach, Suffolk, England

Reproduction of Map of Routes of St. James of Compostel, originally engraved by D
CHT179600 Reproduction of Map of Routes of St. James of Compostel, originally engraved by D.Serveaux 1648 by French School

Saint James Major, c. 1315 / 1320. Creator: Simone Martini
Saint James Major, c. 1315/1320

Ocean Life. Creators: James M. Sommerville, Christian Schussele
Ocean Life

Louis XI, roi de France. Creator: Jean Morin
Louis XI, roi de France

Venus from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81)
BEN85110 Venus from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (plaster); Chapel of the Planets, Tempio Malatestiano, Rimini

Spain, Galicia. Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, doorway highlighting the scallop shell (symbol of the pilgrimage)

Spain, Galicia. Yellow arrow and clam shell along the Camino de Santiago (Way of St)
Spain, Galicia. Yellow arrow and clam shell along the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) between Lavacolla and Santiago de Compostela

Spain, Galicia. Distance marker on the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) with a pair of well worn shoes. (Editorial Use Only)

Spain, Galicia. Brass scallop shell to point the way on the Camino de Santiago

Spain, Galicia. Scallop shell along the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) between Lavacolla and Santiago de Compostela

Spain, Galicia. Marker as pilgrims near Santiago de Compostela on the Camino de Santiago (The Way of St)
Spain, Galicia. Marker as pilgrims near Santiago de Compostela on the Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James) between O Pino and Lavacolla

Spain, Galicia. One of the many kilometer markers along the Camino de Santiago

The Feast of the Seagods, 1561. Creator: Frans Floris
The Feast of the Seagods, 1561

Shipwreck of the Greek Fleet on the Voyage Home from Troy, late 16th-early 17th century

A Roman Coffin, recently discovered at Shadwell, 1858. Creator: Unknown
A Roman Coffin, recently discovered at Shadwell, 1858. A curious discovery made by workmen digging at Shadwell Basin on the River Thames in London:.they came to a ponderous leaden coffin

The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Creator: Master of Alkmaar
The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Pilgrims are given shelter - some wear scallop shells on their hats, the symbol of the Camino de Santiago. One of the seven Corporal Works of Mercy

The Upper Flights of the Spanish Steps in Rome, 1847. Creator: Julius Friedlaender
The Upper Flights of the Spanish Steps in Rome, 1847. Beggars, tourists, children, pilgrim with staff and scallop shell on cloak, artist with portfolio, locals in traditional costume

Venus riding a conch at left and cowering man (Jason) at right, Eros riding a makes... ca. 1530-50. Creator: Anon
Venus riding a conch at left and cowering man (Jason) at right, Eros riding a makeshift boat holding a bow between them, ca. 1530-50

Venus, recumbent on a shell, surrounded by sea gods, 1520-1600. Creator: Anon
Venus, recumbent on a shell, surrounded by sea gods, 1520-1600

Plate 35: Philip of Spain as Neptune, riding in a chariot drawn by two sea horses; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis... 1636

The Healing of Tobit (oil on panel)
471179 The Healing of Tobit (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys, Jan (1509-75); 150x151 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Oyster Plate, c. 1881. Creator: Union Porcelain Works
Oyster Plate, c. 1881. Porcelain with relief decoration of oysters

Ladle, 1765 / 75. Creator: Joseph Richardson
Ladle, 1765/75. In the shape of a scallop shell

George I eight-branch chandelier, c. 1720-30 (giltwood)
6192225 George I eight-branch chandelier, c.1720-30 (giltwood) by English School, (18th century); 71x109x109 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The bulbous baluster shaft carved with stiff leaves)

Detail of a female mask mount with lambrequin tiara, on a late Regency premiere-parite
CTS407276 Detail of a female mask mount with lambrequin tiara, on a late Regency premiere-parite marquetry bureau, c.1730-40 (gilt bronze & wood) by Boulle, Andre Charles (1642-1732) (attr)

St. James, detail from the San Martino polyptych (tempera on panel) (see 76671 and 76669)
BAT76672 St. James, detail from the San Martino polyptych (tempera on panel) (see 76671 and 76669) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); San Martino, Monte San Martino

Bust of Muzio Frangipane (d. 1588) c. 1630-40 (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI217893 Bust of Muzio Frangipane (d.1588) c.1630-40 (marble) (b/w photo) by Algardi, Alessandro (1598-54); Chiesa di San Marcello al Corso, Rome

Queen Elizabeth I lute by John Rose, 1580, from Musical Instruments
STC83411 Queen Elizabeth I lute by John Rose, 1580, from Musical Instruments by (coloured litho) by Hipkins, Alfred James (1826-1903); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British

Fountain in the Italian Garden, 1861 (stone)
YTS384696 Fountain in the Italian Garden, 1861 (stone) by Thomas, John (1813-62); Kensington Gardens, London, UK; eAnnabel Yates; English, out of copyright

Door of a Wardrobe (w / c on paper)
HTL93684 Door of a Wardrobe (w/c on paper) by Moore, Albert Joseph (1841-93); 35.6x15.2 cm; Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English, out of copyright

Soap Bubbles (oil on canvas)
XIR217581 Soap Bubbles (oil on canvas) by Mieris, Willem van (1662-1747); 32x26.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Dutch, out of copyright

St. James the Great, detail, panel from the Church San Andres of Tortura
REV345849 St. James the Great, detail, panel from the Church San Andres of Tortura, late 15th century-early 16th century (painted wood) (see also 345848)

St. Sebastian and St. James the Great, panel from the Church San Andres of Tortura
REV345848 St. Sebastian and St. James the Great, panel from the Church San Andres of Tortura, late 15th century-early 16th century (painted wood) (see also 345849)

Victorian Christmas card of two swans gliding on a lake in the frame of a scallop shell
3603316 Victorian Christmas card of two swans gliding on a lake in the frame of a scallop shell, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die-cat shape card of a scallop shell with an image of a little boy dressed
3605822 A Victorian die-cat shape card of a scallop shell with an image of a little boy dressed in sailor costume, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

The Torah shrine (tempera on plaster)
BLP397882 The Torah shrine (tempera on plaster) by Jewish School, (2nd century); Dura-Europos Synagogue, National Museum of Damascus, Syria; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

St. James (stone) (b / w photo)
TPG210664 St. James (stone) (b/w photo) by Spanish School, (15th century); Oviedo Cathedral, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

St. Roch (oil on canvas)
AII80467 St. Roch (oil on canvas) by Lilio, Andrea (1555-1610); Palazzo Ducale, Urbino, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Angeli Ministrantes (design for a window in Salisbury Cathedral, also for tapestries)
FIT63137 Angeli Ministrantes (design for a window in Salisbury Cathedral, also for tapestries) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

A Victorian New Year card of coral, seaweed and a scallop shell, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603974 A Victorian New Year card of coral, seaweed and a scallop shell, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

The fountain of the Chapelle de La Trinite (stone)
NUL288028 The fountain of the Chapelle de La Trinite (stone) by French School, (16th century); Cleguerec, Brittany, France; (add.info.: Chapel of the Holy Trinity; restored in 1728; ); French

Two Satyrs (oil on panel)
PWI91407 Two Satyrs (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 67.5x51 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany; ePeter Willi; Flemish, out of copyright

Titus Caesar (39-81 AD), 1596 (engraving)
STC169756 Titus Caesar (39-81 AD), 1596 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

St James, St Peter and St Matthew (oil on panel)
BRN196623 St James, St Peter and St Matthew (oil on panel) by German School, (15th century); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; German, out of copyright

Water, 1568. Creator: Jost Ammon
Water, 1568

The Pilgrim, 1770-1800. Creator: William Hamilton
The Pilgrim, 1770-1800

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The scallop shell, a symbol of beauty and grace, has been depicted in various forms throughout history. In the DSC1925 Scallop shell sculpture, artists James M. Sommerville and Christian Schussele capture the intricate details of this magnificent seashell. Dating back to the 14th century, Simone Martini's Saint James Major showcases a stunning depiction of the saint holding a scallop shell - an emblem often associated with pilgrimage and spiritual journeys. Even royalty embraced the allure of the scallop shell. Jean Morin's portrayal of Louis XI, roi de France, features the monarch adorned with this elegant motif as a sign of his power and influence. For pilgrims following St. James's Way, their staffs were often embellished with gourds and scallop shells - symbols representing their devotion to their faith and quest for enlightenment. In Plate 35: Philip of Spain as Neptune by Bryan Edwards from 1801, we witness how even gods are captivated by the enchantment of scallop shells. The Spanish king is portrayed riding in a chariot drawn by sea horses while holding this cherished seashell. Artistic masterpieces also draw inspiration from these delicate treasures from beneath the waves. The Healing of Tobit depicts an oil painting on panel where a scallop shell plays a significant role in bringing about miraculous healing. Scallop shells have not only influenced art but also design objects like Union Porcelain Works' Oyster Plate from 1881 – its exquisite craftsmanship showcasing delicate patterns reminiscent of these oceanic gems. Joseph Richardson's Ladle from 1765/75 exhibits meticulous silverwork featuring intricately carved handles shaped like graceful scallops – exemplifying both functionality and elegance. Even lighting fixtures embrace this timeless motif; George I eight-branch chandelier crafted around 1720-30 incorporates giltwood elements that resemble open-scalloped shells – casting mesmerizing patterns of light and shadow.