Le Cadi-leskier, Chef des Loix; il y en a un d'Europe et un d'Asie, plate 21 from "Recueil de cent estampes représentent differentes nations du Levant" 1714 - 1715

This etching by Jean Baptiste Vanmour, titled "Le Cadi-leskier, Chef des Loix; il y en a un d'Europe et un d'Asie", depicts a man in traditional Ottoman dress. Part of a larger series, "Recueil de cent estampes représentent differentes nations du Levant", Vanmour's detailed illustration showcases the "Cadi-leskier", the chief magistrate, signifying the importance of law and order in Ottoman society. The etching was created between 1714-1715, demonstrating the growing interest in depicting and understanding different cultures during the Enlightenment. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this artwork in New York City.