Procession through the Hippodrome, Constantinople (Aubry de La Mottraye's "Travels throughout Europe, Asia and into Part of Africa...," London, 1724, vol. I, plate 15) 1723 - 1724

This engraving, "Procession through the Hippodrome, Constantinople," depicts a procession of figures in the ancient Hippodrome of Constantinople, now Istanbul, Turkey. Created by the renowned English artist William Hogarth, the scene is a detailed representation of a public event, captured through a combination of architectural features and the dynamic flow of figures. The print is based on the illustrated travel journal of the French traveler Aubry de La Mottraye, published in 1724, and is considered a significant example of Hogarth's early work and his interest in depicting foreign cultures.