Dardanelles Strait, with a Perspective of the City of Constantinople, 1693
- Reference
- BG-13729
- Date
- 1693
- Region
- Asia
- Category
- Engraving
- Sheet size
- 26.8 x 40.0 cm (10.6 x 15.7 in)
- Condition
- Good
- Availability
- Available
- Price
- EUR 340
Title: "Veue des Dardanelles de Constantinople, 1693"
Description: This historical copper engraving, crafted by Nicholas de Fer between 1646 and 1720 in Paris, is a remarkable depiction titled "Veue des Dardanelles de Constantinople."
It was included in de Fer's esteemed collection, "Les Forces de l'Europe," published in 1693. The detailed artwork offers a panoramic view of the strategic Dardanelles Strait, with a distant perspective of the city of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) in the backdrop.
The engraving not only captures the strategic importance of the Dardanelles, historically known as the Hellespont, but also serves as a valuable cartographic document of the era, showcasing the military and maritime strength of the region during the late 17th century.
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