Mosque, with two minarets, as seen from the nortwest; on the other side of the water, Galata can be seen? In the lower right corner, there is a cubically formed stone, upon which a square geometric figure has been etched, a figure that presumably displays the mosque's ground plan 1570
melchiorlorck1
statensmuseumforkunst
print, woodcut
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landscape illustration sketch
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toned paper
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ink drawing
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pen sketch
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pencil sketch
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etching
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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woodcut
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pen work
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sketchbook art
This 1570 engraving by Melchior Lorck depicts a mosque with two minarets in Istanbul, Turkey, as viewed from the northwest. The detailed rendering showcases the mosque's architectural elements and its setting within the city. The artist’s inclusion of a ground plan in the lower right corner adds a technical element, enhancing the informative nature of the piece. This engraving is a valuable historical record of Ottoman architecture, offering insight into the visual landscape of Istanbul during the 16th century.
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