Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures

1766

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures is a 1766 by Franz Xavier Jungwierth, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Franz Xavier Jungwierth
When & what style?: 1766 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a high turban and ornate collar. His face is serious, with a short beard and mustache. The collar has detailed swirls and jewels, and the turban is wrapped tightly with a brooch pinning it. The name "Amurathus P III" is printed at the bottom, which might be a version of a historical figure’s name. This print is from 1766, and the artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists like this one used light and dark to shape faces.

The story of this work

Overview

A print from 1766 by Franz Xavier Jungwierth depicts Murad III, accompanied by Turkish sultans, sultanas, and other historical figures, with the work titled and dated in the lettering.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Franz Xavier Jungwierth

Franz Xavier Jungwirth made colorful prints about people and history. In 1766 he printed Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures wearing fine clothes and sitting in grand rooms. His work looks like the…

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