Stående bueskytte, profil mod højre by Melchior Lorck

Stående bueskytte, profil mod højre 1575

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print, woodcut

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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quirky sketch

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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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