Gezicht op Derbent 1735

"Gezicht op Derbent" is an anonymous 1735 view of Derbent, a city in present-day Dagestan, Russia. The cityscape is dominated by a mountainous landscape and features a fortified city wall and a nearby sea. The view includes a small ship on the water and two figures on horseback in the foreground. The print, measuring 161 mm high by 261 mm wide, showcases the city's strategic location as a passage between Europe and Asia. The use of colored inks and the detailed portrayal of the landscape suggest a strong artistic sensibility in this historical depiction of the city.