3 moskéer, hver med 1 minaret; i himlen en flyvende drage med lang hale 1570
melchiorlorck1
statensmuseumforkunst
print, woodcut
landscape illustration sketch
toned paper
quirky sketch
mechanical pen drawing
pen sketch
sketch book
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
woodcut
pen work
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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