Twee Turkse mannen en twee vrouwen, gekleed volgens de mode van ca. 1580 before 1581

Abraham de Bruyn's engraving from around 1580, now at the Rijksmuseum, depicts two Turkish men and two women in fashionable attire. The elaborate turbans worn by the men are particularly striking, symbols of status and power in Ottoman society. These aren't merely hats; they echo the headdresses of ancient rulers, seen across various cultures from antiquity onward. Consider, for instance, the regal headwear in Byzantine mosaics. These symbols are all connected, resurfacing and evolving through history. The turban's transformation reveals how cultural symbols shift, yet retain echoes of their past glory. It's fascinating how such headwear, laden with historical weight, triggers a profound emotional response. The desire for authority is a recurring theme in human history, and these objects embody this deep-seated psychological drive. Their presence invokes a powerful subconscious connection.