Portrait of a sultan's wife, profile towards the right 1581

Melchior Lorck's "Portrait of a Sultan's Wife" is a 1581 engraving depicting a woman in profile wearing an elaborate headdress adorned with pearls and jewels. The intricate detail of the headdress and the delicate lines of the engraving showcase Lorck's skill in representing the cultural richness of the Ottoman Empire. This artwork, housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, offers a glimpse into the opulent attire of women in 16th century Ottoman society and exemplifies the European fascination with exotic cultures during the Renaissance.