Ein großer Zug von Elefanten geleitet einen türkischen Sultan zur Moschee by Jan Luyken

Ein großer Zug von Elefanten geleitet einen türkischen Sultan zur Moschee 

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drawing, paper, ink, indian-ink

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drawing

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netherlandish

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toned paper

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baroque

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pencil sketch

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paper

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personal sketchbook

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ink

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coloured pencil

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coffee painting

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indian-ink

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14_17th-century

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portrait drawing

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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pencil art

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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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