3 moskéer, hver med 1 minaret; i himlen en flyvende drage med lang hale by Melchior Lorck

3 moskéer, hver med 1 minaret; i himlen en flyvende drage med lang hale 1570

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print, woodcut

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landscape illustration sketch

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toned paper

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quirky sketch

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mechanical pen drawing

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print

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pen sketch

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sketch book

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personal sketchbook

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pen-ink sketch

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woodcut

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pen work

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pencil art

"3 moskéer, hver med 1 minaret; i himlen en flyvende drage med lang hale" (Three Mosques, Each with One Minaret, in the Sky a Flying Dragon with a Long Tail) is a 1570 woodcut by Danish artist Melchior Lorck. The artwork depicts a view of three mosques, each with a tall minaret, in a city, while in the sky a dragon flies above, suggesting the presence of a mythical creature in the landscape. The artist's attention to detail and the simple yet powerful imagery of this woodcut offers a glimpse into Lorck's personal perspective on the Ottoman Empire, which he visited between 1559 and 1562. This artwork is a fine example of 16th century woodcut, showcasing a realistic portrayal of the architecture of the Ottoman empire.

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