Vogelvluchtaanzicht van de stad Salvador 1671
anonymous
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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parchment
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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pen-ink sketch
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ink colored
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pencil work
This anonymous 1671 etching, "Vogelvluchtaanzicht van de stad Salvador," provides a bird's eye view of the city of Salvador da Bahia in Brazil. The detailed perspective showcases the city's layout, including its harbor bustling with ships and a fort on the edge of the shore. The etching is a valuable historical record of the city's architecture and maritime activity during the colonial period. It is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection in Amsterdam.
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