Salines and Larnaca as they appear at sea, rearing N:N.W. - 1672
Creator:
Evelyn, John (1620-1706)
Date:
1878
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Inscriptions:
Inscribed: A. Salines.- B. LArnica (Larnaca).- I. Ye Fort.- 2. La Mosque.- 3. Ye Greeces Church.- 4. Custom Hous. Cyprus - View of Larnaca From an original sketch by John Evelyn in 1672, in the possesion of the family
Description:
John Evelyn was an English writer, gardener and diarist who travelled to the East in the 1670’s. This is a view of the Salines (Scala) from the sea with annotations identifying the fort, the mosque, the Greek church and the custom houses. It is perhaps one of the few views of the town of Larnaca appearing in the background behind the Salina.
Dimensions:
10 x 23 cm
Signature(s):
Signed in lower left: Evelyn J.
Subject:
Landscapes, Coasts, Architecture, Fortifications, Castles--cyprus, Religious Architecture, Christian Architecture, Islamic Architecture, Buildings
Identifier:
PNT-00212
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Rights Holder:
© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation
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