A Turkish Funeral Procession 1555 - 1559

This anonymous drawing from 1555-1559 depicts a Turkish funeral procession, capturing a moment of cultural significance. The detailed depiction of the mourners, their attire, and the urban environment provides a glimpse into daily life in the Ottoman Empire during this period. The drawing, housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offers insight into the artist's observational skills and their ability to capture the solemnity of the event with simple yet expressive lines.