Kopstudie van een Mammeluk 1698 - 1752

This charcoal drawing, "Kopstudie van een Mammeluk", was created by French artist Charles Parrocel between 1698 and 1752. It portrays a Mamluk, a slave soldier of the Ottoman Empire, in a turban, providing a glimpse into the artist’s interest in exotic subjects. Parrocel's masterful use of charcoal creates subtle shading, capturing the subject's gaze and facial details with striking realism. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this drawing offers a unique perspective on 18th-century European art, reflecting a fascination with distant cultures.