- Object type
- Maps
- Date
- Subject date: 1572
- Artist
- Martinus Rofo (active c. 17th century)
- Subject(s)
- Knights Hospitaller
- Inscriptions
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recto: 79
recto: RODI. CITA E Jsolla / Martinus Rofo / .f. 1572
- Dimensions
- Height x width (paper size): 125 x 190mm
- Materials and technique
- Print on paper with colour wash
- Related place(s)
- Rhodes
- Catalogue number
- 8661
Rhodes and harbour
The harbour at Rhodes is where one of the seven ancient wonders of the world stood, the Colossus of Rhodes. The statue of Helios, the Greek sun god, was erected in 280 BC and was a symbol of Rhodes' power. The statue was destroyed by an earthquake, but the harbour continued to be an important maritime hub for the Knights Hospitaller.
