Grec des Isles de l'Archipel, joüant du Taboura, plate 70 from "Recueil de cent estampes représentent differentes nations du Levant" 1714 - 1715

"Grec des Isles de l'Archipel, joüant du Taboura" is an etching by Jean Baptiste Vanmour, created between 1714 and 1715. This is one of 100 plates from his series "Recueil de cent estampes representent differentes nations du Levant," showcasing the diversity of the Ottoman Empire. The print depicts a Greek man from the Aegean Islands, playing a tabour, a type of drum popular in the region. The figure is rendered in a realistic style, emphasizing the details of his clothing and the instrument. This work, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, provides a glimpse into the cultural richness of 18th-century Ottoman society.