Gezicht op de haven van Kalkara met het fort Ricasoli c. 1900 - 1914

This anonymous picture shows Kalkara harbor and Fort Ricasoli, though the precise time and materials are a mystery. I love the way the artist approached the scene; it's like they're feeling out the forms, not just copying what's there. The colors, muted blues and browns, give a dreamy quality. The surface feels smooth, almost like a memory fading at the edges. Check out the fort itself – see how it’s drawn with such care, each line distinct yet blending to create a grand structure. It reminds me of Piranesi and his architectural fantasies, and the way the water is painted, it evokes the feeling of Turner's seascapes, wild and sublime. Art is always having a conversation. There's so much left unsaid, which is what makes it so interesting. It’s not about perfect accuracy, but how our world is perceived.