Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures
1644
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a big mustache and a tall, fancy hat. His collar is stiff and high, with buttons down the front. The hat has a chain and a small loop on top. The edges of the image are decorated with swirly lines and leaves. The name below reads *"Ibrahim Magnus Turcarum et Orientis Imperator"*, which means "Ibrahim, Great Emperor of the Turks and the Orient." This suggests the print was meant to show power and status. If you like this style, look up Baroque next.
