Ein großer Zug von Elefanten geleitet einen türkischen Sultan zur Moschee
janluyken
stadelmuseum
drawing, paper, ink, indian-ink
drawing
netherlandish
toned paper
baroque
pencil sketch
paper
personal sketchbook
ink
coloured pencil
coffee painting
indian-ink
14_17th-century
portrait drawing
watercolour illustration
sketchbook art
pencil art
watercolor
"Ein großer Zug von Elefanten geleitet einen türkischen Sultan zur Moschee" is a captivating etching by Dutch artist Jan Luyken, depicting a grand procession of elephants escorting a Turkish Sultan to a mosque. The detailed scene showcases the intricate details of the Sultan's entourage, including richly adorned elephants, a diverse crowd of attendants, and the imposing architecture of the mosque. The dramatic use of light and shadow further enhances the sense of grandeur and scale, highlighting the power and prestige associated with the Ottoman Empire. This etching is housed in the Städel Museum, offering a glimpse into 17th-century European perceptions of Eastern cultures.
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