Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures
1704
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1704
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white portrait print of a man with a serious expression. He wears a tall, ornate crown and a heavy necklace with a large pendant. The background is a simple oval frame with some decorative lines. The text below names him as a Turkish sultan, but the print’s style looks stiff and formal. The artist used sharp lines and shading to show his face and jewelry. If you like this style, look up Baroque.
