Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures

1650

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures is a 1650 by Moncornet, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Moncornet
When & what style?: 1650
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a young man with a serious expression. He wears a tall, pointed hat with a feather and a fur-lined robe over his shoulders. A chain with a large pendant hangs around his neck, and his hands rest on his chest. The text below says he’s a Turkish sultan, but the style looks more like European prints from the 1600s. The artist’s name, Moncornet, is signed at the bottom. Check out Moncornet for more of his work.