Groot-vizier Ibrahim Pasha en de leider van de Janitsaren 1576 - 1596

This 16th-century engraving by Abraham de Bruyn depicts two Ottoman figures, Ibrahim Pasha and a Janissary leader. The artwork, part of a series, portrays them on horseback, showcasing the grandeur of Ottoman court life. This detailed print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the dress and social hierarchy of the time, revealing the rich cultural exchange between Europe and the Ottoman Empire. The work is an example of historical portraiture and demonstrates the influence of the Ottoman Empire on European art during this period.