Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures
1648
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white print of a man wearing a tall, fancy hat with feathers. He has a thick beard and holds a curved sword in one hand. His clothes look rich, with lots of swirls and patterns. The background is plain, so all the focus is on his face and outfit. The name under the image says "Mahumet Quartus" and calls him a Turkish sultan. The print looks old, made by hand with sharp lines and shadows. Look up Baroque next to see how this style shaped art in the 1600s.
