Sultane Blanche, plate 25 from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque 1748

"Sultane Blanche" is a 1748 etching by Joseph Marie Vien, depicting a woman in traditional Middle Eastern garb reclining on a cushion. This print is part of a series titled *Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque*, which imagines the journey of a sultan to Mecca. The image's detailed depiction of textiles, architecture, and flora reflects the European fascination with the Orient during this period, known as Orientalism. The piece is a fine example of Vien's Rococo style, which emphasized elegant and refined forms. "Sultane Blanche" is currently held by the Art Institute of Chicago.