De dwerg Hali Nasili Pascha, ca. 1710 1705 - 1715

This colorful etching, “De dwerg Hali Nasili Pascha,” by Martin Engelbrecht depicts a Turkish official, Hali Nasili Pascha. The artwork, which was produced between 1705 and 1715, is an example of 18th century portraiture depicting an important political figure. Engelbrecht uses bold lines and vibrant colors in his etching, highlighting the man’s clothing and the lavishness of his position within the Ottoman Empire. The work is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.