The castle of Parga in Epirus

Description

Featured in the 1836 collaborative work of Thomas Allom and Robert Walsh, this steel engraving depicts the strategic Castle of Parga located on the coastline of the Epirus region. While the monumental castle walls built on steep rocks and the stone-paved path leading to the castle are situated on the right side of the composition; the Ionian Sea, sailing boats, and the small island in the bay (Panagia Island) are seen in the background. In the foreground, accompanied by examples of civil architecture, locals in regional attire are illustrated taking a break with their pack animals and walking along the path, objectively documenting the military infrastructure and the daily, productive social fabric of the region.