Vorstellung der audienz bey dem iman zu Sana. Illustration til Niebuhrs "Reisebeschreibung nach Arabien", 1. del 1774

"Vorstellung der Audienz bey dem Iman zu Sana" (1774) by Georg Haas depicts an audience with the Imam of Sana'a, Yemen. This engraving, part of a larger work documenting Carsten Niebuhr's travels, offers a glimpse into 18th-century Yemeni architecture and social practices. The scene shows a formal gathering with the Imam seated on a platform surrounded by attendants, while a line of visitors waits patiently, demonstrating the hierarchical nature of the court. The architectural details, particularly the domed ceiling with its intricate latticework, provide further insight into the design aesthetics of Sana'a.