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9. Map of Gibraltar. 10. The constellation of Scorpio. 11. The cap worn by the Doge of Genoa. 12. Drawing of the interior stairway of the Arsenale building, Genoa. 13, 14. Author's study on the light spectre of different types of lanterns. 15,16, 17. Instrument for the distillation of mercury which the author saw in Italy. Instruments of the type were widely used in 17th century alchemist circles.
Tags: Alchemy, Architecture and built environment, Chemistry, Constellations, Costume - Hats and headwear, Doge of Genoa, Doges, Genoa, Gibraltar, Italy, Maps, Science, Scientific instruments, Shipyards, Shipyards of Genoa, Social sphere and everyday life, Spain, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations
Map of the Dardanelles and the Sea of Marmara: 1. Mount Uludag (Olympus of Mysia). 2. Marmara Sea or Propontis. 3. The islands of Marmara. 4. The position of Gallipoli. 5. Sultaniye castle on the Asian shore of the Dardanelles. 6. The Hellespont. 7,8. The New Fortresses of the Dardanelles. 9. The New Fortresses of the Dardanelles. 10. Ancient remains at the Troad. 11. Mount Ida at the Troad. 12. Simoes river. 13. Istanbul.
Tags: Architecture and built environment, Castles and fortresses, Dardanelles / Çanakkale boğazı / anc. Hellespont, Fortresses of the Dardanelles, Gelibolu / Galliboli, Island of Marmara / Marmara Adası / anc. Proconnesos, Istanbul, Maps, Marmara sea / Propontis, Mount Ida / Kazdağı (Turkey), Mount Uludağ / Mysian Olympus, Simoes river, Sultaniye Castle (Sultaniye Kalesi - Çimenlik Kalesi), Troad, Turkey, Views
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