Indien, plate 93 from "Recueil de cent estampes représentent differentes nations du Levant" 1714 - 1715

This etching, "Indien", is from a series of 100 prints entitled *Recueil de cent estampes représentant differentes nations du Levant* created by Jean Baptiste Vanmour between 1714 and 1715. It depicts a man from India in traditional attire, standing in a simple pose with his right hand outstretched, and is considered a valuable example of European perceptions of the Ottoman Empire during the early 18th century. The work is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.