A Group of Turkish Women at Prayer 1555 - 1559

"A Group of Turkish Women at Prayer" is a 16th-century pen and wash drawing depicting a group of women performing Islamic prayer. The artwork, housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst, offers a glimpse into the daily lives of Turkish women in the 16th century. The drawing's focus on the act of prayer, executed with delicate lines and subtle washes of color, provides a unique window into the spiritual practices of the Ottoman Empire. The artist, an anonymous figure, captured the scene with a sense of solemnity and reverence.