Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures
1648
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a high, feathered hat and a ruffled collar. The background is a simple oval frame with a textured border. The print has fine details in the hair and clothing, showing skill with lines. The text below names him as "Mahomet III," but we’ll take that with a grain of salt—prints sometimes exaggerate. Check out Baroque for more dramatic portraits like this one.
