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.)

The Leonora Hall Gurley Memorial Collection

Catalogue

Year: 1695
Medium: Pen and brown ink, with brush and gray wash over graphite, on ivory laid paper
Dimensions: 29 × 38.8 cm (11 7/16 × 15 5/16 in.)
Collection: Art Institute of Chicago
Artist: Abraham Storck

Artist

Abraham Storck

Painting

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.

Amsterdam

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