Celebration of a Circumcision from the frieze Ces Moeurs et fachons de faire de Turcz (Customs and Fashions of the Turks) by Pieter Coecke van Aelst

Celebration of a Circumcision from the frieze Ces Moeurs et fachons de faire de Turcz (Customs and Fashions of the Turks) 1553

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"Celebration of a Circumcision" is a woodcut from the frieze *Ces Moeurs et fachons de faire de Turcz* (Customs and Fashions of the Turks) by Pieter Coecke van Aelst. The artwork depicts a detailed, bustling scene of a circumcision ceremony, showcasing the attire and customs of the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century. This print, one of many in the series, offers viewers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life and rituals of a foreign culture.

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