Opperste rechter van Ottomaanse rijk te paard
1577
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
76; 137; 100; 110
About this artwork
plaatrand: hoogte 100 mm x breedte 76 mm x hoogte 137 mm (rechthoekig kader) x breedte 110 mm (rechthoekig kader)
Art Historical Context
Behold the intricate engraving *Opperste rechter van Ottomaanse rijk te* (Supreme Judge of the Ottoman Empire Horseback) by Flemish artist Abraham de Bruyn, created in 1577. just 100 mm high by 76 mm wide, this delicate work is housed within a rectangular frame extending to 137 mm by 110 mm, typical of book illustrations from the era. De Bruyn, a master engraver and publisher, specialized costume books that captured the diverse attire of global cultures, blending meticulous detail with a sense of wonder. Set against the backdrop of the Ottoman Empire's zenith under sultans like Selim II, the ...