Oriental Family 1496

"Oriental Family" is a 1496 woodcut by German Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer. The print depicts an Ottoman family, with a father holding a bow and arrow, a mother holding a baby, and a hilly landscape in the background. The detail and precision of the figures and their clothing demonstrate Dürer's mastery of the technique, which was popular at the time. Dürer was interested in depicting other cultures and this print reflects his fascination with the Ottoman Empire, which was seen as both a powerful and exotic force in Europe at the time.