Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures
1657
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures is a 1657 by Moncornet, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This oval portrait features a man with curly hair, wearing a dark vest over a white shirt with puffy sleeves. He is set against a backdrop of a striped curtain and a seascape with ships. The man's right hand rests on a table, and he wears a sword at his side. The man's attire and the seascape behind him suggest a sense of grandeur and adventure. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. The artist's attention to detail and use of chiaroscuro are reminiscent of the Baroque movement.
A 1657 print by Moncornet depicts the son of a sultan alongside various Turkish sultans, sultanas, and historical figures, accompanied by a French inscription.
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