The Suleimanyie Mosque, Seen from North East 1570

Melchior Lorck's 1570 engraving, "The Suleimanyie Mosque, Seen from North East", captures the architectural grandeur of the mosque, its intricate details rendered with precision. The work is a striking example of 16th-century architectural illustration, employing a linear style and emphasizing the mosque's imposing scale and intricate ornamentation. Lorck, a Danish artist and traveler, captured the Suleimanyie Mosque during his travels, offering a glimpse into the architectural splendor of the Ottoman Empire. Today, the artwork resides in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.