A Caravan Hostel (Han) 1570

"A Caravan Hostel (Han)" is a 1570 engraving by Melchior Lorck, a Danish artist and traveler. The artwork depicts a caravanserai, a type of roadside inn found in Persia and other parts of Asia. It is a detailed and realistic rendering of the building's architecture, including its courtyard, arcade, and minaret. Lorck's engraving was likely created during his travels in the Ottoman Empire and provides valuable insights into the architecture and daily life of the time. The artwork is a good example of 16th-century European travel art, which often depicted exotic locales and cultures. It is now located at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark.