Sultanindeportræt, spejlende, profil mod h.: RAHEME SOLTANE. 1581

This 1581 engraving by Melchior Lorck depicts a portrait of a Turkish woman named Raheme Sultane. The image captures her in profile, gazing intently at a mirror she holds in her right hand. The intricate detail of her headdress and clothing showcases the artist's meticulous attention to detail, typical of Renaissance-era portraiture. The artwork serves as a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women in 16th-century Ottoman society, providing valuable historical insight.