The Süleymaniye mosque, as seen from from the northeast. Right half 1570

This 1570 woodcut by Melchior Lorck depicts the Süleymaniye mosque in Istanbul, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The artwork provides a detailed view of the mosque's minaret and dome, set against a dramatic sky filled with clouds. Lorck, a German artist and traveler, captured the mosque's grandeur and intricate details with a precise and evocative style, making this print a valuable historical document and a testament to the artistic sensibilities of the 16th century.