
Malta, Harbor of Valletta
1695 · Pen and brown ink, with brush and gray wash over graphite, on ivory laid paper
29 × 38.8 cm (11 7/16 × 15 5/16 in.)
Art Institute of Chicago

Abraham Storck was a Dutch painter and draughtsman, who was known for his marine paintings, topographical views, Italianate harbour scenes and German landscapes along the Rhine. His marine scenes included sea battles, river scenes, harbours, depictions of whaling and townscapes with canals. He was further known for his depictions of festive occasions, in particular marine 'parades', such as the visit to Amsterdam of Tsar Peter the Great of Russia in 1697.
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