Who created "Zeden en Gewoonten der Turken"?

Zeden en Gewoonten der Turken was created by Pieter Coecke van Aelst (I) in 1553.

What medium is "Zeden en Gewoonten der Turken"?

Zeden en Gewoonten der Turken is paper.

Is "Zeden en Gewoonten der Turken" in the public domain?

Yes, Zeden en Gewoonten der Turken is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Zeden en Gewoonten der Turken

Pieter Coecke van Aelst (I)

1553

Medium

paper

Dimensions

474; 297

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso rechtsonder, gestempeld: Lugt 240

Art Historical Context

**Zeden en Gewoonten der Turken (Manners and Customs of Turks)** Pieter Coecke van Ast (I), a Flemish artist of the Northern Renaissance (1502–1550), created this work in 1553, after his death, as part of a celebrated series of prints. Measuring 297 × 474 mm on paper, it captures the daily life, attire, and rituals of Ottoman Turks, drawing from Coecke's firsthand observations during 1533 journey to (modern Istanbul). These detailed depictions were among the earliest visual ethnographies of the Islamic world available to European audiences, blending artistic skill with cultural curiosity. I...

Zeden en Gewoonten der Turken

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