Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures

1550

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures is a 1550 by Dominicus Custos, depicting Marshal, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Dominicus Custos
When & what style?: 1550
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a tall, pointed hat with feathers and a thick beard. The background is simple, with a dark border framing his face. The text below his image is in old-style writing, naming him "Mahumedi." It mentions he was a marshal and gives a year—1622—though the print itself is older. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this.