Artwork
Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures
Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures is a print by Balthasar Moncornet. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A print by Balthazar Moncornet from 1650 depicts Sultan Mehmed IV on horseback, accompanied by Turkish sultans, sultanas, and other historical figures, with a title inscribed below the image.
Artist & collection
Artist
Balthasar Moncornet (1600, Rouen – 1668, Paris) was a French painter, engraver, and tapissier revered for his depictions of around 45 different prominent figures of the 17th century.
