Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures
1626
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white portrait print of a person wearing a tall, fur-lined hat with a feather. Their collar is ruffled and decorated with small buttons. The background is plain, and the face looks serious with a direct gaze. The text around the edges calls the person an "Imperator" and includes Latin phrases. This suggests they might be someone important, possibly from a different culture. Look up Baroque next to see how this style shaped portraits like this one.
