Man uit Perzië 1562

"Man uit Perzië" (Man from Persia) is a 1562 woodcut by the French artist François Desprez, depicting a Persian man in traditional clothing. The man is depicted standing in a landscape with a staff and a shield. He is wearing a turban and long robes and holds a piece of fabric. The image was created for a book and is a valuable source for understanding the depiction of people from Persia in 16th-century Europe. This artwork shows the interest in non-European cultures and the value of accurate documentation of the exotic.