Allegorie op Ottomaanse Rijk 1783

This 1783 engraving by Dutch artist Simon Fokke titled "Allegorie op Ottomaanse Rijk" depicts an allegorical scene of the Ottoman Empire. A bearded figure stands proudly, holding a scroll, and is surrounded by kneeling figures. Above, an angel flies with a trumpet. This detailed artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the European perception of the Ottoman Empire in the late 18th century, with its strong emphasis on imperial power and religious imagery.