Portret van de sultane Rossa by Theodor de Bry

Portret van de sultane Rossa 1596

pen drawing

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

pen work

doodle art

intricate and detailed

Theodor de Bry's 1596 engraving *Portret van de sultane Rossa* depicts the Ottoman noblewoman Rossa in a round frame surrounded by a complex, elaborate border of insects and flora. The engraving's inscription provides additional details about Rossa's personality and a quote that refers to a Turkish custom of mixing wine with water. The artwork is a striking example of the intricate, detailed style of engravings that was popular in the late 16th century. *Portret van de sultane Rossa* is a testament to the cultural exchange between Europe and the Ottoman Empire during this period.