Stående, ældre tyrkisk mand. I baggrunden en by med en stor moske 1600 - 1700

This print, titled 'Standing, Elderly Turkish Man. In the background a city with a large mosque', is by an anonymous artist. The composition reflects a period of intense cultural exchange and often fraught relations between Europe and the Ottoman Empire. The artist captures the physical appearance and dress of a Turkish man and places him in front of an architectural landscape dominated by a grand mosque. This juxtaposition evokes a sense of cultural curiosity, while also reflecting the power dynamics inherent in how different cultures perceive one another. The detailed rendering of the man’s attire, from his distinct hat to the layered garments, speaks to the artist’s, and likely the intended audience’s, fascination with foreign cultures. The print invites us to consider how identity is constructed and perceived across cultural boundaries. It presents both an observation of foreign culture and invites reflection on the identities shaped through interactions with it.