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Hosmanus Imperatoris Ibrahim Filius

Engraving
mid 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraving entitled 'Hosmanus Imperatoris Ibrahim Filius'. Lettered with title and inscription.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleHosmanus Imperatoris Ibrahim Filius (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving
Brief description
Engraving after a drawing by Theodoor Van Merlen entitled 'Hosmanus Imperatoris Ibrahim Filius'. Flemish School, ca. mid 17th century.
Physical description
Engraving entitled 'Hosmanus Imperatoris Ibrahim Filius'. Lettered with title and inscription.
Dimensions
  • Trimmed to height: 29.5cm
  • Width: 18.4cm
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Marks and inscriptions
Wahre Contrafactur des Trckischen Kaijsers Ibrahims Sohn, und der Sultanin seine Mutter, welche in dem Seetreffen von denen Maltese Rittern gefangen und nach Malta gebracht worden.

Note
Lettered

Translation
The genuine portrait of the son of the Turkish Emperor Ibrahim and of his mother the Sultana, who were captured in a naval battle by the Maltese knights and taken to Malta.
Credit line
Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
SP.616

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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