Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures

1716

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures is a 1716 by Gabriel Uhlich, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Gabriel Uhlich
When & what style?: 1716 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a bearded man in a tall, pointed hat with a fur trim. He’s wearing a robe with a star-shaped brooch pinned to it. The background is dark and textured, making his face stand out sharply. The name "MAHVM MED" is written below his head, and there’s a warning in German at the bottom. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to make the face pop. Look up Baroque next to see how this style used drama and contrast.