"Terki" 1647

"Terki" is an anonymous engraving from 1647, depicting the city of Terki, a strategically important fortress town in the Caucasus region, now located in Russia. The artwork, part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, provides a detailed view of the city, including its fortifications, bridge, and river, as well as two figures in the foreground. This type of engraving, focused on capturing a specific location, was popular in the 17th century, offering viewers a glimpse of distant lands and cultures.