Stående bueskytte, profil mod højre 1575
melchiorlorck1
statensmuseumforkunst
print, woodcut
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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quirky sketch
# print
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pen sketch
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pencil sketch
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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woodcut
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
"Stående bueskytte, profil mod højre" (Standing Archer, Profile to the Right) is a 1575 engraving by Melchior Lorck, a Danish artist known for his detailed portrayals of Ottoman culture. The print depicts a Turkish archer in a profile view, standing with his bow and quiver at the ready. The figure is set against a background of a distant city and landscape, typical of Lorck's illustrations of his travels to the Ottoman Empire. This engraving is a valuable record of Ottoman attire and weaponry, offering a glimpse into the lives of the time.
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