Tchelebi, jeune seigneur Turc, plate 40 from "Recueil de cent estampes représentent differentes nations du Levant" 1714 - 1715

This etching by Jean Baptiste Vanmour, titled "Tchelebi, jeune Seigneur Turc" (Young Turkish Lord), is a detailed portrait of a man wearing traditional Ottoman clothing, specifically a turban, kaftan, and sash. The work is part of a series of engravings by Vanmour, "Recueil de cent estampes représentent differentes nations du Levant" (Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing Different Nations of the Levant), which depicts the diverse people and cultures of the Ottoman Empire in the early 18th century. This series highlights the interest of European audiences in the exotic and distant cultures of the East during this period. The engraving's fine lines and intricate details capture the richness of the Ottoman attire and the individual's dignified presence.