Sultan Murat III te paard 1577

This engraving by Abraham de Bruyn depicts Sultan Murat III on horseback. Created in 1577, the artwork showcases the Sultan in elaborate Ottoman attire, with a large, feathered headdress and detailed robes. The horse is also finely adorned, with intricate harness and a flowing mane. The composition, a classic equestrian portrait, highlights the Sultan's power and authority, placing him at the center of the composition. The engraving was likely created for a wider audience, as it includes a caption in German identifying Murat as the current Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.