Kaart van Valletta 1636
matthausimerian
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comic strip sketch
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pen sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
"Kaart van Valletta" is a detailed, engraved map of the city of Valletta, Malta, created in 1636 by the German artist Matthäus Merian. The map features an aerial view of the city, showcasing its fortifications and street plan in meticulous detail. The map also includes an inset map depicting the Maltese archipelago, providing geographical context. Merian's work was renowned for its accuracy and artistic quality, making this map a valuable historical document and a beautiful example of 17th-century cartography.
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