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Mehmed II, Sultan of Turkey

Crispijn de Passe I

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an engraving of a man's upper body facing slightly to his right. He is depicted in formal attire and appears composed. The man has distinct facial features, including a nose, beard, moustache, and expressive eyes. He wears a large turban with a decorative pin. His intricate tunic features decorative buttons. The background has a crosshatched pattern and radiating lines from the man's head. The image is framed by an oval border with inscriptions and symbols on the sides. Below the image, there is an inscription in a script-style font.

Artwork Details

Date
1595
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8059 × 11327 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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