Et tyrkisk marked 1647

"Et tyrkisk marked" (A Turkish Market) is an anonymous etching from 1647 held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. This small-scale work depicts a bustling marketplace with numerous figures engaged in buying, selling, and social interaction. The artist captures the lively atmosphere of a Turkish market with a detailed and intricate style, providing a glimpse into daily life in the Ottoman Empire during this period. The scene is set against a mountainous backdrop with a distant city, hinting at the wider context of the market. The print offers a visual record of trade and cultural exchange in 17th-century Turkey.