Name of Object:Die stadt Algier Location:Algiers, Algeria Holding Institution:Musée National des Beaux-Arts About National Museum of Fine Arts, Algiers Date of Object:17th century Author:Wolffgang Andreas Matthäus (1660, Chemnitz-1736, Augsbourg) Inventory Number:IG 1207 Material(s) / Technique(s):Black and white engraving Dimensions:35.4 x 25.5 Description:According to the historiographer Gabriel Esquer, this illustration was the most detailed view of Algiers available in the 17th century. The artist has accurately mapped out the streets and houses of the city. Citation of this web page:Dalila Orfali "Die stadt Algier " in "Sharing History", Museum With No Frontiers, 2024. https://sharinghistory.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;AWE;dz;1;en Database entry origination:Prepared by: Dalila Orfali MWNF Working Number: DZ 003 |