Noble Turkish Lady 1578

Melchior Lorck's "Noble Turkish Lady" is a 1578 woodcut depicting a Turkish woman in profile. The artwork showcases the artist's attention to detail in capturing the intricate patterns of her traditional attire, including her headwear and jewelry. Lorck, a Danish painter and printmaker, created the piece during his travels in Turkey, where he documented the people and cultures he encountered. The woodcut is now part of the collection at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, offering a glimpse into 16th-century Turkish fashion and culture.