Sultan wearing a fur and a turban, from 'Several heads in the Persian style' (Plusieurs têtes coiffées à la persienne) 1649 - 1650

This etching, created by Italian artist Stefano della Bella in the mid-17th century, depicts a bust-length portrait of a Sultan wearing a lavish turban. The Sultan is depicted with a serious expression, wearing a fur-trimmed robe and a turban adorned with intricate details and embellishments. The etching, part of a series titled "Several heads in the Persian style", exemplifies della Bella's interest in capturing the exoticism of foreign cultures. The detail in the clothing and facial features suggests an attempt at realism and a fascination with the fashion and customs of the East. The etching is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.