An 18th century vue d'optique of Valletta Harbour

PROBST, George Balthasar.

Prospectus Portus Marini Insulae Melitae...
Augsburg, c.1760. Original colour, 305 x 405mm.

A scarce view of Valletta Harbour, looking seawards. In the foreground are soldiers, longshoremen bringing ashore trade goods, and Turks smoking. Shipwrights can be seen working on a ship's hull on the left, and a ship at anchor flies the Maltese Cross.


Stock ID : 21231