The Impossible Cities of the 17th Century - Turin 1

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An intricate medieval etching, colored, depicting a bustling waterfront city scene. In the foreground, a grand baroque church with a dome and an adjacent clock tower stands on a paved square. Many figures are seen in the square, including nuns, monks, and finely dressed gentlemen, some conversing. To the left of the church, a tall column topped with a statue of a saint overlooks a harbor filled with various sailing ships and boats. The city stretches along the coastline in the background, with a lighthouse visible. In the upper part of the image, the sky is adorned with large, fluffy clouds. The entire illustration is framed by a decorative border of floral and scrollwork motifs. A banner across the top reads "URBS TAURINI, CIVITAS MARIS" and at the bottom, "Pieter Bruegel", "BASILICA S. MARIAE DE CONSOLATIONE", and "Kev Manday" are inscribed. A detailed fence separates the foreground from the middle ground, which leads up to the church. The paving patterns in the square vary, with circular designs and ornate tile work visible.