Gezicht op de stad Tripoli 17th century

This 17th-century drawing by Adriaen Matham depicts a panoramic view of the city of Tripoli, a major port city in modern-day Lebanon. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum and showcases Matham's meticulous attention to detail in capturing the city's architecture, ships, and surrounding landscape. The drawing's elongated format emphasizes the expansive vista, offering a glimpse into the bustling maritime activity of the time. This sketch exemplifies Matham's talent for capturing the essence of a scene in a simple yet expressive style.