Gezicht op Isfahan, 1726 1726
anonymous
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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watercolour illustration
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pencil art
This 1726 engraving by an anonymous artist depicts a bird's-eye view of the city of Isfahan, the capital of the Safavid Empire in Persia. The detailed etching showcases the city's layout, including its surrounding walls, river, and sprawling urban landscape. The image also features a group of figures in the foreground, likely travelers or dignitaries, adding a human element to the architectural panorama. This artwork is a valuable historical record of Isfahan during the Safavid period and is now housed in the Rijksmuseum.
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