Achmet I, Sultan of Turkey
1640
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1640
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white engraving of a man wearing a tall, pointed hat and a fur collar. His face is serious, with a thick mustache and beard. Around his head is a banner with Latin words, and below him is a short description in old-fashioned handwriting. The fur collar and crown-like hat suggest he’s someone important. The text calls him "Emperor of the Turkes," which might mean he was a ruler from the Ottoman Empire. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
