Portret van Sinan Bassa 1579 - 1615

This engraving, created by Dominicus Custos between 1579 and 1615, portrays Sinan Pasha, a prominent figure in the Ottoman Empire. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Sinan Pasha in an oval frame, his long white beard and turban signifying his status. The ornate frame, with its intertwined weapons, highlights the power and military might associated with Sinan Pasha. The artist's meticulous detail and the inclusion of the inscription "Georgius Wickgram Syrenesis. Inventor. Dominicus Custodis excud." underscore the collaboration between the artist and the engraver, reflecting a collaborative artistic practice common in the Renaissance.