Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures

1575

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Renaissance Renaissance Anthony the Great

Dominant colour

Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures is a 1575 by Dominicus Custos, a Renaissance work, depicting Anthony the Great, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Dominicus Custos
When & what style?: 1575 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a black-and-white print of a bearded man inside a circular frame. He wears a tall hat with a feather or tassel on top. The background is simple, with a few curved lines around his head. The name "Amurath der III" is written above, and "Anthony" is below—likely short for Anthony the Great. This suggests the print mixes real and religious figures. Look up Renaissance next to see how artists blended history and faith this way.

The story of this work

Overview

This print by Dominicus Custos from 1575 features Murad III alongside other Turkish sultans, sultanas, and historical figures, with a title inscribed above the depiction.

Read the full account in the museum source.