Portret van Mehmet III 1692 - 1745

Claude DuBosc's "Portret van Mehmet III" is a 18th-century etching that depicts Mehmet III, the 13th Ottoman Sultan, in a seated pose. The etching, likely created between 1692 and 1745, showcases Mehmet III in traditional Ottoman attire with a turban and beard, seated in a room with ornate architectural details. The inscription below the portrait identifies the subject as "MAHOMET. III. Thirteenth EMPEROR of the TURKS in the Year 1594," providing historical context and highlighting the artist's focus on portraying the Ottoman ruler in a formal and official setting.