A view of the City of Malta, on the side of the Lazaretto or Pest-House, where Ships perform Quarantine. Vue de la Ville de Malthe, du côté du Lazaret, où les Vaisseaux sont la Quarantaine

Artist Joseph Goupy 1689 - 1769

Publisher James Whittle 1757 - 1818

Publisher Richard Holmes Laurie 1777 - 1858

Date24 June 1818

Classification(s)

Art / Prints

Object TypeEngraving; Etching; Bird's-eye view

LanguageEnglish, French

Registration NumberMMM 004550

DescriptionBird's-eye view from the Lazaretto in Malta including the Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour, and the cities of Valletta, Birgu, and Senglea. Joseph Goupy visited Malta early in his career producing four panoramic views of the port of Valletta.InscriptionsOn recto, lower margin "A view of the City of Malta, on the side of the Lazaretto or Pest-House, where Ships perform Quarantine. Vue de la Ville de Malthe, du côté du Lazaret, où les Vaisseaux sont la Quarantaine. Published 24th June 1818 by Ja.s Laurie and R. H. Holmes. N. 53, Fleet Street, London."Technique

Etching; Engraving; Hand-coloured

Curatorial RemarksFramed. Josep Goupy originally drew four panoramic views of the port of Valletta when he visited Malta early in his career, between 1720-1725; later engraved by his friend Antoine Benoist (1721-1770).

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