The image shows an aerial perspective of a coastal city with detailed ships in the water. The city has distinct structures along the horizon, small boats in the sea, and city walls with clustered buildings. The style is highly detailed and linear, resembling an engraved technique with fine lines for texture. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing line work. A fanciful cloud formation is on the right, while the background shows the sky and sea expanding beyond the city.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1500
- Medium
- woodcut on two sheets of laid paper pasted together
- Dimensions
- 4693 × 3453 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original